Ian Gillan

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Ian Gillan

Born August 19, 1945 · Chiswick, London, England (age 81)

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. Initially influenced by Elvis Presley, Gillan started and fronted several local bands in the mid-1960s, and eventually joined Episode Six when their original singer left. He first found widespread commer…

Known For

Deep Purple: PerihelionDeep Purple: Perihelion · 2002
Deep Purple: Perihelion
7.92002
MovieMusic
Deep Purple. Live At The Sunrise Theatre, Miami, Florida, June 5th 2001
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To MontreuxDeep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux · 2006
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
5.92006
MovieMusic
Few bands are more closely associated with Montreux than Deep Purple and there was simply no other contender when it came to choosing the act to headline the closing night of the 40th Montreux Festival in 2006. The band duly delivered one of their finest live performances, sprinkling songs from their latest album "Rapture Of The Deep" through a set chock full of their classic tracks. There was even a brand new song "Too Much Fun" written especially for the occasion and, of course, a show-stopping performance of "Smoke On The Water".
Deep Purple: Phoenix RisingDeep Purple: Phoenix Rising · 2011
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
2011
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This documentary examines the period of Deep Purple's career when Ian Gillan and Roger Glover left the band, but the group forged ahead by hiring David Coverdale. Included is a wealth of live footage from the mid and late seventies, as well as a detailed explanation of how the band finally sputtered to an end due to a drug overdose.
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The MovieLouder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie · 2014
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie
6.62014
MovieMusicDocumentary
Wacken Open Air is the biggest 3-day-rock- and metal-festival in the world. It's three days of raw energy, non-stop Heavy Metal music at full blast and 80.000 fans on a party frenzy. A true legend, taking place annually since 1990 in the sleepy German country town of Wacken, it attracts fans from all over the world. It was released on 24th of December 2014 on dvd, blu ray and 3D blu ray.
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011 · 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
6.52011
MovieMusic
Filmed on the closing night of this year's Montreux Festival on July 16, this concert features Deep Purple playing their classic hits with the accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra conducted by Stephen "BK" Bentley-Klein. The orchestral arrangements give an added depth and range to the familiar songs and the band, who are clearly enjoying the experience, deliver one of their finest performances. With a career stretching back into the late sixties and global album sales in excess of 100 million, Deep Purple need no introduction. They continue to record and perform around the world on an ongoing basis and remain of the finest hard rock bands on the planet.
Blues Rock - The Ultimate AnthologyBlues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology · 2004
Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology
2004
MovieMusic
A set of great blues rock songs
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in VeronaDeep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona · 2014
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
7.82014
MovieMusic
Filmed in the spectacular surroundings of the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre originally built in 30 AD, this concert from the summer of 2011 sees Deep Purple joined on stage by a full symphony orchestra for performances of all their classic tracks.
Celebrating Jon LordCelebrating Jon Lord · 2014
Celebrating Jon Lord
5.82014
MovieMusic
The concert gave fans a chance to relive Jon Lord's remarkable and extensive musical career, remembering music from Paice, Ashton Lord, Deep Purple, his later classical compositions and everything in between – all in aid for the charity organization The Sunflower Jam. The 83-piece Orion Orchestra performed, conducted by Paul Mann and accompanied by bands and artists such as Deep Purple, Paul Weller, Glenn Hughes, Bruce Dickinson, Rick Wakeman, Joe Brown, Miller Anderson, Steve Balsamo and many, many more.

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Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011 · 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
6.52011
MovieMusic
Filmed on the closing night of this year's Montreux Festival on July 16, this concert features Deep Purple playing their classic hits with the accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra conducted by Stephen "BK" Bentley-Klein. The orchestral arrangements give an added depth and range to the familiar songs and the band, who are clearly enjoying the experience, deliver one of their finest performances. With a career stretching back into the late sixties and global album sales in excess of 100 million, Deep Purple need no introduction. They continue to record and perform around the world on an ongoing basis and remain of the finest hard rock bands on the planet.

Vocals

Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011 · 2011
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
6.22011
MovieMusic
Filmed on the closing night of this year's Montreux Festival on July 16, this concert features Deep Purple playing their classic hits with the accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra conducted by Stephen "BK" Bentley-Klein. The orchestral arrangements give an added depth and range to the familiar songs and the band, who are clearly enjoying the experience, deliver one of their finest performances. 1. Deep Purple Overture/Highway Star 2. Hard Lovin' Man 3. Maybe I'm A Leo 4. Strange Kind Of Woman 5. Rapture Of The Deep 6. Woman From Tokyo 7. Contact Lost 8. When A Blind Man Cries 9. The Well Dressed Guitar 10. Knocking At Your Back Door 11. Lazy 12. No One Come 13. Don Airey Keyboard Solo 14. Perfect Strangers 15. Space Truckin' 16. Smoke On The Water 17. Hush 18. Black Night Deep Purple played their classic hits accompanied by a full symphony orchestra at the Montreux Festival on July 16, 2011.

Lead Vocal