Glenn Hughes, born on August 21, 1951, in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, is a renowned musician best known for his work as the bassist and vocalist for the hard rock band Trapeze and the Mk. III and IV line-ups of Deep Purple. His career began in the 1960s with the band Finders Keepers, but he gained significant recognition in the early 1970s with Trapeze. In 1973, Hughes joined Deep Purple, where he shared lead vocal duties with David Coverdale and then released his first solo album, "Play Me Out," in 1977. He later formed the Hughes/Thrall project and briefly fronted Black Sabbath in the mid-1980s. In 2016, Hughes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple. Throughout his career, Hughes has been involved in numerous musical projects, including the supergroup Black Country Communion and the bands California Breed and The Dead Daisies. Known for his powerful voice and versatile musical style, Hughes has also maintained a successful solo career, releasing several albums and collaborating with various artists. His contributions to rock music have earned him a reputation as "The Voice of Rock." Hughes's passion for music and his ability to reinvent himself have kept him relevant in the music industry for over five decade.