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Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan
Country
England
Bio / info

Ian Gillan is a British singer best known for his time with the classic Deep Purple (Mark II). Originally a member of Episode Six, he was recruited into Deep Purple in early 1969, replacing original singer Rod Evans. Shortly after he was recruited by Tim Rice to play the part of Jesus Christ on the soundtrack for Jesus Christ Superstar, He stayed with Deep Purple from 1969 until 1973, leaving after the album Who Do We Think We Are. In 1975 the first album by the Ian Gillan Band appeared, and two more followed that, sporting a funkier jazz rock sound. In 1978 he formed a new band called Gillan, a more hard rock affair which recorded a number of albums between 1978 and 1983, after which he joined Black Sabbath for one album (Born Again) and the tour that followed it. In 1984 he rejoined Deep Purple for Perfect Strangers and has remained their singer ever since while also recording solo albums during that time.

Website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Gillan
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Releases on file (31)
Deep Purple — Turning to Crime Deep Purple — Turning to Crime
(Ear Music 0215715EMU, 2021, CD / 2LP)
Deep Purple — Whoosh Deep Purple — Whoosh
(Ear Music 0214757EMU, 2020, CD / 2LP)
Deep Purple — Infinite Deep Purple — Infinite
(Eagle Records , 2017, CD)
Deep Purple — Now What?! Deep Purple — Now What?!
(Eagle Records ER203162, 2013, CD)
Deep Purple — Rapture of the Deep Deep Purple — Rapture of the Deep
(Eagle Records ER 20083-2, 2005, CD)
Deep Purple — Bananas Deep Purple — Bananas
(Sanctuary Records 06076-86351-2, 2003, CD)
Deep Purple — Abandon Deep Purple — Abandon
(CMC 06076 86250-2, 1998, CD)
Deep Purple — Purpendicular Deep Purple — Purpendicular
(CMC 0607686201-2, 1996, CD)
Deep Purple — The Battle Rages On Deep Purple — The Battle Rages On
(BMG 9 24517-2, 1993, CD)
Deep Purple — Slaves and Masters Deep Purple — Slaves and Masters
(BMG 2421-2-R, 1990, CD)
Deep Purple — Nobody's Perfect Deep Purple — Nobody's Perfect
(Mercury 314 546 128-2, 1988/1999, 2CD)
Deep Purple — The House of Blue Light Deep Purple — The House of Blue Light
(Mercury 314 546 162-2, 1986/1999, CD)
Deep Purple — Perfect Strangers Deep Purple — Perfect Strangers
(Mercury 314 546 045-2, 1984/1999, CD)
Black Sabbath — Born Again Black Sabbath — Born Again
(Vertigo VERL 8, 1983, LP)
Gillan — Magic Gillan — Magic
(Virgin CDVM 2238, 1982/1990, CD)
Gillan — Double Trouble Gillan — Double Trouble
(Virgin CDVM 3506, 1981/1989, CD)
Gillan — Future Shock Gillan — Future Shock
(Demon DEMREC173, 1981/2019, CD)
Gillan — Glory Road Gillan — Glory Road
(Metal Blade 9 26326-2, 1980/2019, CD)
Gillan — Mr. Universe Gillan — Mr. Universe
(Demon DEMREC404, 1979/2019, CD)
Gillan — Gillan (aka The Japanese Album) Gillan — Gillan (aka The Japanese Album)
(RPM RPM 113, 1978/2002, CD)
Ian Gillan Band — Scarabus Ian Gillan Band — Scarabus
(Metal Blade 9 26333-2, 1978/1990, CD)
Ian Gillan Band — Clear Air Turbulence Ian Gillan Band — Clear Air Turbulence
(Eagle Records EAMCD047, 1977/1998, CD)
Ian Gillan Band — The Rockfield Mixes...Plus Ian Gillan Band — The Rockfield Mixes...Plus
(Sing Song Music 149, 1977/2021, CD)
Ian Gillan Band — Child in Time Ian Gillan Band — Child in Time
(Virgin CDVM 2606, 1976/1990, CD)
Deep Purple — Who Do We Think We Are Deep Purple — Who Do We Think We Are
(Purple TPSA 7508, 1973, LP)
Deep Purple — In Concert Deep Purple — In Concert
(Eagle Records ER202302, 1972/2000, CD)
Deep Purple — Machine Head Deep Purple — Machine Head
(Purple TPSA 7504, 1972, LP)
Deep Purple — Made in Japan Deep Purple — Made in Japan
(Purple 1C 188-93 915/916, 1972, 2LP)
Deep Purple — Fireball Deep Purple — Fireball
(Harvest SHVL 793, 1971, LP)
Deep Purple — In Rock Deep Purple — In Rock
(Harvest SHVL 777, 1970, LP)
Deep Purple — Concerto for Group and Orchestra Deep Purple — Concerto for Group and Orchestra
(Harvest SHVL 767, 1969, LP)
 

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