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Before joining Deep Purple, what was David Coverdale's profession?

  • Teacher

  • Singer in local bands

  • Actor

  • Mechanic

Answer

Before joining Deep Purple, David Coverdale was a singer in local bands. He began his musical career in the mid-1960s, performing with various groups in his hometown of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England. Coverdale's powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence quickly gained him recognition, and he eventually caught the attention of Deep Purple, who invited him to join the band in 1973.
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