Ian Gillan

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Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan was born on 19 August 1945 in Hounslow, Middlesex, London. Gillan is an English rock music vocalist known as the lead singer for legendary rock band Deep Purple, and for his year-long stint in Black Sabbath. He also sang the role of Jesus Christ in the original recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Gillan is considered to be one of the foremost rock vocalists, who introduced into rock music the vocal belting technique. In his prime he possessed a very wide vocal range, extending from the E2 to the soprano high C, or C6, with seemingly effortless and fluid movement throughout it and with remarkable force and precision in the upper register.

Discography

Average album rating 1976 Child in Time  
Average album rating 1977 Clear Air Turbulence  
Average album rating 1977 Scarabus  
Average album rating 1978 Gillan (The Japanese Album)  
Average album rating 1979 Mr. Universe  
Average album rating 1980 Glory Road  
Average album rating 1981 Future Shock  
Average album rating 1982 Magic  
Average album rating 1991 Toolbox  
Average album rating 1997 Naked Thunder  
Average album rating 1997 Rockfield Mixes  
Average album rating 1998 Live at the Rainbow  

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