Ian Paice singer/pianist Tony Ashton, Deep Purple organist Jon Lord, guitarist/vocalist Bernie Marsden and bassist Paul Martinez recorded one album, "Malice in Wonderland" and they played only five live shows. It was put on hold in 1977, halfway through recording the group's second album. They subsequently broke up, allegedly because Tony Ashton only felt at home playing live shows in little clubs. In August 1979, Paice was asked by David Coverdale to join Whitesnake on the Japanese Tour for the "Lovehunter" album. He stayed with the band for almost three years. He appeared on the Whitesnake albums "Ready an' Willing" (1980), "Live...in
Jill Paice in Paris". Paice's television work has included two guest starring appearances as Molly Benedict in the series "Unforgettable". Jill Paice Jill Paice is an American actress best known for her musical theatre roles. She originated the roles of Laura Fairlie in the musical "The Woman in White" in the West End (2004) and on Broadway (2005); Niki in "Curtains" on Broadway (2006); Scarlett in London's "Gone With The Wind" (2008); and Grazia Off-Broadway in "Death Takes a Holiday" (2011). Among other roles, she appeared in the Broadway play "The 39 Steps" (2009). Paice attended Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio,graduating