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Gillan | |
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![]() Ian Gillan, frontman and leader of the band, in 1983 | |
Background information | |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | |
Years active | 1978–1982 |
Labels | Virgin, RSO, Acrobat, Edsel, Angel Air |
Past members | Ian Gillan John McCoy Colin Towns Steve Byrd Liam Genockey Pete Barnacle Mick Underwood Bernie Tormé Janick Gers |
Gillan was an English rock band formed in 1978 by Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. Gillan was one of the hard rock bands to make a significant impact and commercial success in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s, with five silver albums. They sold over 10 million LPs worldwide.