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Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945) is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice.
Joe Lynn Turner, formerly of Rainbow (Blackmore's other band) replaced Ian Gillan in 1989 before being replaced by Gillan in 1992.. After eight years of inactivity, on 27 April 1984 it was announced that the "Mark II" lineup of Deep Purple were set to return for a worldwide tour and a new album. [19]
After the break-up, most of the members of Deep Purple went on to have considerable success in a number of other bands, including Rainbow (1975–1984, Ritchie Blackmore and, from 1979, Roger Glover), Whitesnake (1978–present, David Coverdale, Jon Lord until 1984 and Ian Paice during 1979 to 1982) and Gillan (1978–1982, Ian Gillan).
Deep Purple (1995) Pat Boone: In A Metal Mood (1996) Classic Albums, ep Deep Purple: Machine Head (2002) Roger Glover – Made in Wales (2004) Ian Gillan – Highway Star: A Journey in Rock (2007) Seven Ages of Rock, ep. Never Say Die: Heavy Metal (2007) Heavy Metal Britannia (2010) The Seventies, ep. 1970 (2010) Chopin's Story (2011)
Gillan left Deep Purple in 1973, formed his own self-made band and joined Black Sabbath for a brief period in 1983, before returning to Deep Purple in 1984. He was fired from the band in 1989 ...
From left to right, Jon Lord, composer Malcolm Arnold, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice and Ritchie Blackmore in the studio in 1969 (Getty) Purple’s enjoyments revolved primarily around the ...
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan talks about how the backstage vibe has changed, what he does for fun these days and what remains on his bucket list.
The Ian Gillan Band were an English progressive jazz-rock band formed by singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple in 1975. Their sound is a departure from the heavy metal of Deep Purple by featuring a progressive jazz fusion sound, more similar to bands such as Brand X .