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PM Takaichi's Rock 'n' Roll Dreams Come True with Deep Purple
10 Apr
Summary
- Japanese Prime Minister met with iconic rock band Deep Purple.
- She received signed drumsticks from drummer Ian Paice.
- The band is set to begin its 2026 Japan tour soon.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi experienced a highlight as the legendary rock band Deep Purple visited her on Friday. Known for her drumming and love of hard rock, Takaichi expressed immense joy, calling drummer Ian Paice her "god" and presenting him with signed, made-in-Japan drumsticks.
Takaichi shared her lifelong connection to the band, having listened to "Machine Head" as a child and even playing in a Deep Purple tribute band. She humorously mentioned drumming to their song "Burn" to curse her husband during arguments. The visit offered a brief respite for the Prime Minister, who has faced diplomatic, economic, and energy challenges since taking office last October.
The band's historical ties to Japan are significant, particularly their 1972 "Made in Japan" album, which solidified their live performance reputation. Deep Purple is scheduled to commence their 2026 Japan tour on Saturday at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan.
