One of my favorites. John McCoy just lumbers back and forth across the stage! And Ian's hair is REALLY long! Love it. (After 5-6 comments, guess I should shut up.)
@ravensmead I just realized Ian rejoined Deep Purple in 1984 (the second time). After being fired in, I think 1989, he pulled some musicians together but was asked to rejoin DP in 1993 and has been there ever since. Think I have my years "close" now.
Actually, the second time Gillan went back to DP was in 1984 until he was fired in '88 or '89. The third "reunion" was 1992; he and rest of band have stayed together, except Ritchie unhappy and left pretty soon after that. Jon Lord retired a few years ago. (Think I have these dates pretty close to right! Wikipedia has info.) And I have his autobiography. He admits all his weaknesses but I think he's basically a sweet guy. And what a talent.
@ravensmead Ian Gillan, in his autobio says Gillan band split up because of some unrest and heavy touring - but mainly to give his voice a rest - was having problems with his throat. Then he went to Sabbath for a year - wasn't his style. Then DP courted him again and he rejoined in, I think, '92 and has stayed ever since.
Class!
chymist66 2 weeks ago
One of my favorites. John McCoy just lumbers back and forth across the stage! And Ian's hair is REALLY long! Love it. (After 5-6 comments, guess I should shut up.)
Lil1943 1 month ago in playlist Gillan Tunes in My Head 2
@ravensmead Oops, I already posted this info to you 4 mos. ago!
Lil1943 2 months ago in playlist Gillan Tunes in My Head
@ravensmead I just realized Ian rejoined Deep Purple in 1984 (the second time). After being fired in, I think 1989, he pulled some musicians together but was asked to rejoin DP in 1993 and has been there ever since. Think I have my years "close" now.
Lil1943 2 months ago in playlist Gillan Tunes in My Head 2
Ian you are the best!!
666rochin 4 months ago 2
@empipemp I envy your seeing the band in their heyday. Never saw them perform. Appreciative of those who find the videos, etc., for YouTube!
Lil1943 6 months ago 2
@ravensmead
Actually, the second time Gillan went back to DP was in 1984 until he was fired in '88 or '89. The third "reunion" was 1992; he and rest of band have stayed together, except Ritchie unhappy and left pretty soon after that. Jon Lord retired a few years ago. (Think I have these dates pretty close to right! Wikipedia has info.) And I have his autobiography. He admits all his weaknesses but I think he's basically a sweet guy. And what a talent.
Lil1943 6 months ago 2
@ravensmead Ian Gillan, in his autobio says Gillan band split up because of some unrest and heavy touring - but mainly to give his voice a rest - was having problems with his throat. Then he went to Sabbath for a year - wasn't his style. Then DP courted him again and he rejoined in, I think, '92 and has stayed ever since.
Lil1943 7 months ago
BEAUTIFUL, FANTASTIC...CONGRATULATIONS
Netthuno 8 months ago 3
why did this lineup split up??? they were fabulousmungus !!!
ravensmead 9 months ago
Mr Gillan with his erudite ramblings between songs. Priceless :-) |Rob D
lensmand1 10 months ago 2