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Simon McBride | |
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![]() McBride performing with Deep Purple in 2022 | |
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Born | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 9 April 1979
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Years active | 1994–present |
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Simon McBride (born 9 April 1979) is a Northern Irish singer and guitarist, who has played with other artists, including Deep Purple and Snakecharmer, as well as recording and touring his own band, and teaching at BIMM in Dublin.[1][2]
He was announced as Deep Purple’s permanent replacement for Steve Morse on 16 September 2022 after covering for him in concerts earlier in the year.