Ian Gillan
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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 resu…
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Deep Purple · Black Sabbath
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Morgenmagazin
1992 · TV
Classic Albums
1997 · TV
Seven Ages of Rock
2007 · TV
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
1966 · TV
Deep Purple: Perihelion
2002 · Movie
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
2006 · Movie
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2018 · Movie
Deep Purple: Perihelion - Live in Florida
2002 · Movie
Let it Rock: Volume 1
2003 · Movie
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie
2014 · Movie
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
1994 · Movie
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
2002 · Movie