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Ian Gillan was one of the foremost vocalists of the heavy metal style of rock that emerged in the 1970s, earning his greatest renown as a member of Deep Purple, though he also led bands named after himself…

When most people think of Ian Gillan, they often associate him with his long and storied relationship with Deep Purple. However, the singer also had a very successful run with his own band Gillan in the late 70's and early 80's…

This new video captures the blistering performances of one of rock's most notorious and revered vocalists. Legendary singer and DEEP PURPLE front man Ian Gillan took a vacation from his tour with Deep Purple to play North America during August and September of 2006…

2007 documentary that focuses on the Deep Purple vocalist's life and musical career, both solo and with Episode Six, Black Sabbath and DP. Features exclusive concert footage, television appearances and candid, in-depth interviews with Ian. Also includes interviews with Ian's mom, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Don Airey, Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Steve Morris, Tony Iommi, Ronnie Dio, Luciano Pavarotti, Colin Towns, Joe Elliot, "Funky" Claude Nobs, Bron Gillan, and the late George Best…

After leaving Deep Purple in June 1973, Ian Gillan had retired from the music business to pursue other business ventures, including motorcycle engines, a country hotel / restaurant (with a guitar shaped swimming pool), and ownership of the Kingsway Recorders studio, where from April 1974 he began to work on his first post-Deep Purple solo tracks…

Leading his own bands in the late '70s and early '80s, Ian Gillan continued to embrace music that, not surprisingly, was heavily influenced by his former band, Deep Purple. And he never sounded more Purple-ish than he does on Mr. Universe, which isn't quite on a par with Purple's Burn but is stronger than many of the albums the outfit had recorded after Gillan's departure…

The Gillan studio album of 1981 "Future shock" follows the idiosyncratic directrixes of "Glory road" almost verbatim: hard rock with a certain NWOBHM orientation, and reminiscences of Deep Purple at times…

Right before his adventure in Black Sabbath, and right after the half studio-half live "Double trouble", Ian Gillan released one of his best albums, this "Magic" from 1982…

Vocalist Ian Gillan, together with Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne and a few others, is considered one of the legendary voices that shaped hard rock. Despite his commitment to Deep Purple, the singer has built an impressive solo career. “Contractual Obligation” is a collection of performances during a recent tour through Eastern Europe, which contains three shows which will be released on different formats via earMUSIC on July 26, 2019:…

The term "rock legend" certainly applies to Ian Gillan. Fronting such bands as Deep Purple and Black Sabbath over the years, he has proved that he has an incredible voice and has been a very influential force in the rock genre…