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Deep Purple Origin discussion
Discuss the origin of the English band Deep Purple. The current Wikipedia source suggests the band was formed in Hertford, whilst there are sources that also suggest the band formed in London. The Wikipedia source cites information from a Hertfordshire newspaper and Allmusic - both of which copied and pasted info directly taken from Wikpedia.

The main reason I am against the Hertford claim is that the band were already formed in Kensington, London as Roundabout in 1967, and would become Deep Purple by name in 1968. The band moved into Deeves Hall, South Mimms to rehearse for material for Shades of Deep Purple. The Jerry Bloom book 'Deep Purple: A Matter of Fact' dispels the myth that the band were formed in Hertford by saying its an internet myth. He has written most of the band's books and has interviewed them multiple times.

So, Roundabout was formed in London in 1967, sources were added and removed. The MK2 line-up, which many consider the classic line-up of the band were formed in Hanwell Community Centre, in London. Sources removed.

I don't want to keep adding ... and London or having to change it, but editor claims 'Hertford' is the stronger source despite being a cut-n-paste lazy journalism. The books don't lie, and I will be in touch with Jerry Bloom to find a definitive online source that proves the Hertford myth is just that.

I'd like to work with Wikipedia, not against it. Deep Purple is my favourite rock band, I wouldn't do anything that would otherwise be disruptive to the Wiki page but a compromise needs to be made, because the info is incorrect and I feel adding the actual origin is important. Goom80 (talk) 14:24, 31 December 2023 (UTC)