Prior to the release of SPLAT! , Deep Purple toured Japan in April 2026. During the tour, they were received by the country’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi , who is a drummer and a fan of the band since childhood. During the visit, Takaichi gifted Ian Paice a pair of Japanese made drumsticks, telling the drummer, “You are my god”.
toured Japan in April 2026
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