Glenn Hughes (born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England on August 21, 1951) is a bassist and vocalist well-known as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath during the mid 1980s, as well as playing bass and performing vocals for the Mk. III & IV line-ups of Deep Purple. According to sources close to Hughes, his birth date has been erroneously reported as 1952, and he never bothered to correct it. When David Coverdale's son (who shares the same date as Glenn) and Glenn was wished happy birthday on what was thought to be Glenn's 50th birthday in 2002, on Coverdale's BBS Coverdale made light humour of the fact that Hughes has lied about his age for years. History Hughes fronted Finders Keepers in the 1960s as bassist/vocalist, as well as the British funk rock band Trapeze. Hughes then went on to serve as bassist/vocalist for Deep Purple between 1973 and 1976, embarking on a solo career following his departure from the group. In 1982, he joine