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Ian Gillan (born on 19 August 1945), is a rock music vocalist best known as the lead singer for legendary rock band Deep Purple. He is considered to be one of the foremost rock vocalists, who introduced into the rock music the vocal belting technique. In his prime he possessed a very wide vocal range which was rumored to be 4 and a half to 5 octaves and with seemingly effortless and fluid movement throughout it and with remarkable force and precision in the upper register.
Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
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Gillan's Inn Deluxe Tour Edition
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One Eye To Morocco
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Gillan's Inn
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Naked Thunder
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When A Blind Man Cries
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Hang Me Out to Dry
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Unchain Your Brain
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No Laughing in Heaven
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Loving on Borrowed Time
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Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)
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Sugar Plum
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Men of War
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Texas State Of mind
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No Lotion For That
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One Eye to Morocco
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Ultimate Groove
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Trashed
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kirstylaaa wrote:
5 Ocatives, that is damn impressive. Amazing voice.
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Malinskay wrote:
Безупречные вокальные данные. Лучший из лучших!
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Nololob wrote:
Klasyka Rocka
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veyita_88 wrote:
i mean he can sing he is stil alive,haha.
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veyita_88 wrote:
Quite possibly the best rock singer,he could sing in a very soft voice (Child in time),to mean,almost aggressive metal style (Disturbing the Priest in Black Sabbath),
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Nololob wrote:
Black Sabbath - Born Again group
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AndriannaS wrote:
один из лучших!
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PauL_Oz wrote:
Gillan хорош!!
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IRSARGE wrote:
Kooool avatar!
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whistlerjt wrote:
Yea I am really liking One Eye To Morocco. So far my favorite track is "Deal With It."
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KrevetkaFOX wrote:
One Eye To Morocco - great album
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Xandr777 wrote:
Ian Gillan-the best voice!!!!!
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BlackSabbath86 wrote:
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purplegirl85 wrote:
The best voice ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Ian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Insvims wrote:
I think this new picture of Ian is very good. His expression says a lot. 40 years of rock history. A true legend! Please vote for this picture: http://www.last.fm/music/Ian+Gillan/+images/26855947
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alientool wrote:
new album leaked
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o0Koigucigu0o wrote:
<3
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splitter21 wrote:
Gillan jestes wielki
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trolltunes wrote:
SMOKING!!!! ITS ME
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olastone wrote:
coll music!!!
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Ian Gillan
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