Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with a quick visit - Reuters
Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with a quick visit Reuters
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"You are my god."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
"I have the deepest respect for the way you continue to make rock history while embracing new challenges and creating captivating music to this day."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
Key People
Deep Purple is a British rock band known for their influential music.
Fumio Kishida is the Prime Minister of Japan.
Ian Gillan is the lead singer of the iconic rock band Deep Purple.
Ian Paice is the drummer of the legendary rock band Deep Purple.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
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Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as they returned to the country they first toured more than half a century ago.
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