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…

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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 - 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".
Gillan: The Glory YearsGillan: The Glory Years · 2008
Gillan: The Glory Years
2008
MovieMusic
he Glory Years is a DVD of the rock group Gillan, released in 2008 by Eagle Rock Entertainment. It consists of a live concert recorded at Oxford Polytechnic, England on February 18, 1981 for the BBC series 'Rock Goes to College', and several of the band's guest performances on German TV and BBC's TV chart show Top of the Pops.
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76 · 2009
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
★ 7.82009
MovieMusic
This collection contains rare and previously unreleased live performances, TV shows appearances & studio sessions footage from 1968 to 1976-era Deep Purple. Also includes a documentary and Interviews with band members.
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High WaterDeep Purple: Come Hell or High Water · 1993
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
★ 6.61993
MovieMusic
Rock legend Deep Purple recorded live at the Birmingham NEC, UK on November 9, 1993. Five members from the band's most famous line up play their hits during their 25th anniversary world tour. Note that Ritchie Blackmore dropped out soon after this particular concert. And the set list was: 1) Highway Star, 2) Black Night, 3) Talk About Love, 4) Twist In The Tale, 5) Perfect Strangers, 6) Beethoven, 7) Knocking At Your Back Door, 8) Anyone's Daughter, 9) Child In Time, 10) Anya, 11) The Battle Rages On, 12) Lazy, 13) Space Truckin', 14) Woman From Tokyo, 15) Paint It, Black, 16) Smoke On The Water.
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73 · 2005
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
★ 6.42005
MovieMusic
Deep Purple in 1972 were reaching the height of their success, with hit singles and albums worldwide. Into this heady atmosphere they delivered one of the most famous rock albums of all time, 'Machine Head'.
Deep Purple - Now What!?Deep Purple - Now What!?
Deep Purple - Now What!?
Movie
Bonus DVD included in the Special Edition of Now What!? IN CONVERSATION (20 MINUTES DOCUMENTARY) ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD (ALTERNATIVE RADIO MIX) PERFECT STRANGERS (LIVE) RAPTURE OF THE DEEP (LIVE)
Deep Purple: Bombay CallingDeep Purple: Bombay Calling · 2000
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
★ 8.02000
MovieMusic
1. Introduction 2. Fireball 3. Maybe I'm A Leo 4. Black Night 5. The Battle Rages On 6. Woman From Tokyo 7. Purpendicular Waltz 8. When A Blind Man Cries 9. Perfect Strangers 10. Pictures Of Home 11. Child In Time 12. Anya 13. Space Truckin' 14. Guitar Solo 15. Lazy 16. Speed King 17. Highway Star 18. Smoke On The Water This live 114 minute DVD was filmed in Bombay, India in 1995 and features material from Purpendicular and top hits . Steve Morse was the featured guitarist.

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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.

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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