Glenn Hughes is a true original. A vocalist, bass guitarist and songwriter, he has spent decades crafting a sound that uniquely blends hard rock, soul and funk, powered by his astonishing vocal range and style. Often referred to as a 'singer's singer', he once earned the praise of Stevie Wonder, who named him his favourite white vocalist.Born in Cannock, England, Hughes was influenced by British hard rock, the Beatles and, most of all, American soul and R&B. Motown and Stax/Volt left a deep impression on him, forming the foundation of his musical identity.He rose to fame in the early 1970s with the band Trapeze, before joining Deep Purple in 1973 at a pivotal moment in their history. With Hughes and David Coverdale replacing Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, Deep Purple released the landmark album Burn in 1974 — a rejuvenation of the band’s sound which is now considered a classic. His contributions to Stormbringer and Come Taste the Band further solidified his legendary status.Following Deep Purple's split in 1976, Hughes embarked on a long and successful solo career, beginning with the release of Play Me Out in 1977. In 1982, he teamed up with Pat Thrall for the critically acclaimed project, Hughes/Thrall. Over the decades, he has made countless appearances on albums by artists such as Gary Moore, John Norum and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.Since the 1990s, Glenn Hughes has enjoyed a prolific solo career and formed several notable bands, including Black Country Communion (with Joe Bonamassa), California Breed and The Dead Daisies.
