Glenn Hughes (born 21 August 1951) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and singer in the hard rock band Trapeze and in the Mk. III and Mk. IV line‑ups of Deep Purple, as well as briefly fronting Black Sabbath in the mid‑1980s. Hughes is renowned for his funk‑inspired bass playing and his soulful, wide‑ranging countertenor vocal style. In addition to his work as a session musician, Hughes has maintained a significant solo career. He fronts the supergroup Black Country Communion, and previously fronted California Breed (2013–2015) and The Dead Daisies (2019–2023). In 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple. Hughes was born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, on 21 August 1951. In the 1960s he fronted Finders Keepers as bassist and vocalist. Hughes fronted the British funk‑rock band Trapeze. He was bassist and lead vocalist on the band’s first three albums, released between 1970 and 1972, and also contributed guitar, piano, and trombone. In 1973, Hughes was recruited to replace Roger Glover as bassist in Deep Purple, although he viewed himself primarily as a vocalist. He was reportedly uninterested in joining until other members suggested bringing in Paul Rodgers of Free as a co‑lead vocalist.
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All That Remains
Waterfall
Sail Away
Whitesnake w/Glenn Hughes keep on moving
Mistreated
Burn
Whiter Shade Of Pale
Highway Star
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