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Gillan is a rock band closely associated with but not directly arising from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, formed in 1978 by Ian Gillan.
In 1978 Ian Gillan had become dissatisfied with the jazz fusion style of his band called Ian Gillan Band and dissolved it, retaining only keyboard player Colin Towns, and formed a new band entitled Gillan. He added Steve Byrd on guitar, Liam Glenocky on drums and John McCoy on bass, and initially pursued a progressive rock direction, releasing their eponymous debut in 1978, although they could only get a record deal in Japan. This recording has subsequently become more widely available as THE JAPANESE ALBUM.
The album was sufficiently successful to attract more attention and in 1979 the band secured a European deal with Acrobat Records. Before a new album was recorded, Byrd was replaced by Bernie Torme and Glenocky by Mick Underwood, Ian Gillan’s former colleague in Episode Six. Torme’s “screaming guitar” sound fundamentally altered the dynamics and Gillan took a heavy metal direction. This lineup’s first album was released as MR. UNIVERSE and contained many re-worked songs from The Japanese Album. The band caught the rise of the NWOBHM at just the right time and the group gained popularity in Europe. At Christmas Gillan turned down an offer from Ritchie Blackmore to join Rainbow, but Blackmore did make a “legendary” guest appearance for Gillan at their Christmas show. It was the first time Ian Gillan and Blackmore had performed together since 1973.
In 1980 Gillan reached the peak of their success, releasing the successful GLORY ROAD album. However the band remained unknown in North America and were unable to raise any interest there despite tours.
In 1978 Ian Gillan had become dissatisfied with the jazz fusion style of his band called Ian Gillan Band and dissolved it, retaining only keyboard player Colin Towns, and formed a new band entitled Gillan. He added Steve Byrd on guitar, Liam Glenocky on drums and John McCoy on bass, and initially pursued a progressive rock direction, releasing their eponymous debut in 1978, although they could only get a record deal in Japan. This recording has subsequently become more widely available as THE JAPANESE ALBUM.
The album was sufficiently successful to attract more attention and in 1979 the band secured a European deal with Acrobat Records. Before a new album was recorded, Byrd was replaced by Bernie Torme and Glenocky by Mick Underwood, Ian Gillan’s former colleague in Episode Six. Torme’s “screaming guitar” sound fundamentally altered the dynamics and Gillan took a heavy metal direction. This lineup’s first album was released as MR. UNIVERSE and contained many re-worked songs from The Japanese Album. The band caught the rise of the NWOBHM at just the right time and the group gained popularity in Europe. At Christmas Gillan turned down an offer from Ritchie Blackmore to join Rainbow, but Blackmore did make a “legendary” guest appearance for Gillan at their Christmas show. It was the first time Ian Gillan and Blackmore had performed together since 1973.
In 1980 Gillan reached the peak of their success, releasing the successful GLORY ROAD album. However the band remained unknown in North America and were unable to raise any interest there despite tours.
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sirkenneth wrote:
I think one of the reasons that there are so few plays is that Mediaplayer automatically sets the artist name to Ian Gillan rather than Gillan if you update the album info online through that. Great great band nonetheless.
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XBend wrote:
CERCASI BATTERISTA e BASSISTA 18-23 anni a Bari o vicinanze x formazione nn ancora avviata (cover & inediti). Genere: Hard n Heavy/Heavy Metal. Cover: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Manowar, Saxon, Running Wild, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath e simili. inediti: le influenze provengono dai gruppi di cui si eseguiranno le cover. Requisiti Batterista: ·Max serietà; ·Passione e conoscenza x i generi sopra citati; ·Tecnica doppio pedale abbastanza avanzata; ·Tecnica generale abbastanza avanzata; ·Persona socievole; ·Disponibilità min di 1 volta a settimana; ·Discrete abilità di canto x eventuali seconde voci (facoltativo); ·Buona esperienza in gruppi passati (facoltativo). Requisiti Bassista: ·Max serietà; ·Passione e conoscenza x i generi sopra citati; ·Tecnica generale abbastanza avanzata; ·Persona socievole; ·Disponibilità min di 1 volta a settimana; ·Discrete abilità di canto x eventuali seconde voci (facoltativo); ·Buona esperienza in gruppi passati (facoltativo).
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johnny8ball wrote:
Sadly under appreciated...... everyone run out and buy Futureshock!
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Great band
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luchogillan wrote:
QUIERO ESCUCHAR GILLAN EN LAST.FM!!!!!!!!!!
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luchogillan wrote:
El mejor de todos los tiempos. Gillan es como el vino, mas viejo se ponem mejor es
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My_Prozium wrote:
The Best Singer ever
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Etarholet wrote:
13,556 plays? That ridiculous! Such a great artist! The band seems almost forgotten.
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Please vote for the Gillan avatar image.
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