Is "Deep Purple" really an underrated rock band in America?

In Europe Deep Purple have always been one of the biggest and and most recognized classic rock bands and they enjoyed the equal popularity as Led Zeppelin, while in the USA they have never had a mass popularity and they have never achieved a legendary status. Just look how long it took them to get into the RnR Hall of Fame?
Why?
They are a band who have a huge impact on hard rock and heavy metal music.
 
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