
Japan: when the prime minister is a drummer and rocker, Deep Purple are "gods"
Sanae Takaichi likes hard rock and heavy metal and is an amateur drummer. Besides Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath, she is a superfan of Deep Purple, who delighted her with a visit.
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Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple’s visit to her office - AP News
Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple’s visit to her office AP News
Read full article →Japan’s Sanae Takaichi tickled pink to meet UK band Deep Purple
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. Takaichi’s reputation as an amateur drummer and fan of hard rock and heavy metal has been well documented, and she has referred to Deep Purple as one of her favourite bands along with the likes of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. “You are my god,” a giddy Takaichi...
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Read full article →Deep Purple thrills Japan’s superfan prime minister with a quick visit
The group's courtesy call was a welcome respite for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has vowed to "work, work, work, work and work."
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