March 2002 onwards 
Deep Purple Mk VIII   
People involved
Don Airey (kbr); Ian Gillan (vcl); Roger Glover (bss); Steve Morse (gtr); Ian Paice (drm). 
After 30+ years, Jon Lord decides to retire. His shoes are now filled by the eminent Don Airey. Their first album Bananas was recorded in early 2003. 
Albums & singles
See the Deep Purple Discography

 
 




















