Ian Gillan

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1945-08-19 (80 years old)

Place of Birth

Chiswick, London, England

Ian Gillan

Biography

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 commercial success after joining Deep Purple in 1969. He resigned from the band in June 1973, having given a lengthy notice period to their managers. After a short time away from the music business, he resumed his music career with solo bands the Ian Gilla...

Acting

2010

Deep Purple - Deepest Purple

as Himself - Vocals

1977

2014

2003

Let it Rock: Volume 1

as Self - Deep Purple

2008

Deep Purple In Rock

as Himself - Vocals

2002

2004

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972

as Himself (Archive Material)

2000

Deep Purple special

as Self - vocals

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