Ian Gillan

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Ian Gillan Wiki Biography

Ian Gillan, born on the 19 of August, 1945, is an English vocalist and lyricist, who became famous in the music industry with his bands most prominently with Deep Purple.

So how much is Gillan’s net worth? As of late 2016, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be $40 million, acquired from his years in the music industry, from the sales of his records to constant touring.

Born in Chiswick, London, England, Gillan is the son of Bill, who worked as a storekeeper at a factory in London, and Audrey, who was fond of music because of her father’s influence. Although he had a rough time growing up due to his parent’s eventual divorce, Gillan chose to focus on his studies and music.

Gillan first attended Hounslow College where he discovered his love for Elvis Presley and rock music. He later transferred to Acton County Grammar School to finish his O Levels, but his love for music eventually took over his interest and time.

Gillan’s early years as a singer consisted of joining numerous bands. Some of the groups that he had joined in the past included bands like Garth Rockett and the Moonshibers, The Javeluns, and Wainwright’s Gentlemen. Although most of his early bands disbanded due his early exposure to the music scene eventually helped his career and net worth.

After some time, Gillan eventually found a little bit of success with his new band Episode Six. The band became a regular at bars and clubs and has also toured around UK, Beirut and Germany. Despite the band’s success, Gillan felt that he lacked artistic freedom in the band, that’s why in 1969 he decided to leave.

In 1969 as well, Gillan joined the group Deep Purple. Even before he came into the band, Deep Purple was already receiving a little bit of success and has been producing chart-topping hits. These factors led Gillan to accept the band’s invitation to become their new vocalist.

Gillan toured and performed with the band until 1973, until he decided to quit. He realized that the non-stop work was too much for him, and his reliance to alcohol has become a problem with his band mates as well. After four years, Gillan submitted a resignation letter to the band’s manager and left. His years with Deep Purple, albeit short, helped his musical career and also his wealth.

After Deep Purple, Gillan continued his passion for music and created several bands of his own. In 1975, he started Ian Gillan Band and was able to release two albums, “Child in Time” and “Clear Air Turbulence”. Unfortunately, the band didn’t receive positive reactions from the fans. He decided to move forward and form a new band called Gillan.

Gillan received some success and even produced chart-topping singles like “Mr. Universe” and “Trouble”. These successes also helped in his career and net worth but he eventually chose to discontinue the band to rest his vocal chords.

In 1983, Gillan came back into the music scene by joining the group Black Sabbath. But his membership with the band didn’t last long when his formers with Deep Purple asked him to come back.

Gillan rejoined the band in 1984 until 1989 and once again in 1992 and onwards. In total, he was able to release 19 studio albums and 35 other live albums. He also still tours with band Deep Purple from time to time.

In terms of his personal life, Gillan married Bron Gillan in 1984 and together they have one daughter, Grace.

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Ian Gillan Quick Info

Net Worth $40 Million
Date Of Birth August 19, 1945
Place Of Birth Chiswick, London, United Kingdom
Height 1.88 m
Profession Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Film Score Composer
Nationality British
Spouse Bron Gillan
Parents Bill Gillan, Audrey Gillan
Siblings Pauline Gillan
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iangillanofficial/
MySpace https://myspace.com/iangillan
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0318775/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ian-gillan-mn0000087859
Music Groups Deep Purple, Black Sabbath (1982 – 1984), Gillan, more

Ian Gillan Trademarks

  1. High-pitched vocal scream

Ian Gillan Important Facts

  • Gillan was born in the Chiswick Maternity Hospital (it was demolished in 2009) in Chiswick, Middlesex (now in London).
  • On tour with Deep Purple, supporting their new record “Rapture of the Deep”. [August 2006]
  • Recording the retrospective album (“Gillan’s Inn”) covering 40 years in rock business. Due to be released later that year. The recording started probably around mid Feb and lasted until April. [March 2005]
  • On tour with Deep Purple in support of the album “Bananas”. [August 2004]
  • Recording a new Deep Purple studio album in LA. Due to be released on Aug 1, 2003. [January 2003]
  • Was in a relationship with Zoe Dean from 1969 to 1978.
  • He sang the part of Jesus on the 1970 album release of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
  • When the Deep Purple Mark II lineup reunited in 1984, he refused to sing material from the three albums Purple recorded with vocalist David Coverdale.
  • When he left Deep Purple (the first time), Paul Rodgers was considered as a replacement.
  • Singer for Deep Purple from 1969-1973, 1984-1988, and 1993-present.
  • Has been a part of Deep Purple on three different occasions.
  • First album with Deep Purple was the Concerto for Group and Orchestra live album.
  • Was the lead singer for Black Sabbath in 1983, recording only one album (“Born Again”) with the band. His tenure with Black Sabbath led some critics to nickname the group “Deep Sabbath.”
  • Lives in Sussex, England, UK. Used to live in a huge mansion near Wallingford, which now has been converted to The Springs Hotel and Golf complex (North Stoke, Oxfordshire). It had a guitar shaped pool.
  • Went to the Acton County Grammar School. Wife Bron and daughter Grace.
  • Presented with the Medal of Honour from the Armenian president, for his support after an earthquake which took place in Armenia in December 1988.

Ian Gillan Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Better Call Saul 2015-2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Ash vs Evil Dead 2015 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Rock the Kasbah 2015 writer: “Smoke on the Water” Soundtrack
Bates Motel 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Bloodline 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Tommy 2014/I writer: “Child in Time” – as Gillan Soundtrack
Tim’s Vermeer 2013 Documentary writer: “Smoke On The Water” – uncredited Soundtrack
Serial Zavod 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dark Shadows 2012 writer: “Highway Star Roger Glover remix” Soundtrack
Metal Evolution 2011 TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Les Lyonnais 2011 writer: “BLACK NIGHT” Soundtrack
Machine Gun Preacher 2011 writer: “Child in Time” Soundtrack
No me la puc treure del cap 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Supernatural 2006-2010 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Formula 1: BBC Sport 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Late Show with David Letterman 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Bones 2010 writer: “Space Truckin” Soundtrack
Guitar Hero: Van Halen 2009 Video Game writer: “Space Truckin” Soundtrack
Atop the Fourth Wall 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
CSI: NY 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony 2009 Video Game writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Two and a Half Men TV Series 1 episode, 2004 writer – 1 episode, 2009 Soundtrack
Guitar Hero 5 2009 Video Game writer: “Woman From Tokyo ’99 Remix” Soundtrack
20 to 1 2009 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Rage 2006-2009 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Damned United 2009 writer: “Flight of the Rat Roger Glover Remix” Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned 2009 Video Game writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Packed to the Rafters 2008 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Stromberg 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Medium 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Criminal Minds 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Rock Band 2007 Video Game writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Rock’n Roll Never Dies 2006 writer: “Smoke On the Water” Soundtrack
Veronica Mars 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the ’70s: Volume 2 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
UFC 59: Reality Check 2006 TV Special writer: “Bluesy Blue Sea” – uncredited Soundtrack
The Sopranos 2000-2006 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
My Name Is Earl 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Goodbye Kiss 2006 lyrics: “Smoke on the Water” 1972 / music: “Smoke on the Water” 1972 Soundtrack
Life on Mars 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Guitar Hero 2005 Video Game writer: “Smoke On the Water” Soundtrack
Lords of Dogtown 2005 writer: “Space Truckin'” Soundtrack
El Lobo 2004 writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Cazuza: O Tempo Não Pára 2004 writer: “Smoke on the Water” Soundtrack
Idol 2002-2003 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
School of Rock 2003 “Smoke On The Water” Soundtrack
Sex and the City 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Have I Got News for You 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Classic Albums: Deep Purple – Machine Head 2002 Video documentary writer: “Smoke On The Water” Soundtrack
7th Heaven 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Simpsons 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Se fossi in te 2001 writer: “Smoke On The Water” Soundtrack
Everybody Loves Raymond 1999-2000 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
One Day in September 1999 Documentary writer: “Child in Time” Soundtrack
East Is East 1999 writer: “Strange Kind of Woman” 1971 – as Gillan Soundtrack
That ’70s Show 1998 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries 1998 writer: “Fireball” Soundtrack
23 1998 writer: “Child in Time” Soundtrack
God, Sex & Apple Pie 1998 writer: “Black Night” – as Gillan Soundtrack
Private Parts 1997 writer: “Smoke On The Water” Soundtrack
Breaking the Waves 1996 writer: “Child in Time” Soundtrack
Twister 1996 writer: “Child In Time” Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1995 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1989-1994 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
The Stöned Age 1994 writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Dazed and Confused 1993 writer: “Highway Star” Soundtrack
Made in America 1993 “Smoke On The Water” Soundtrack
Rock N’ Roll Racing 1993 Video Game music: “Highway Star” – uncredited Soundtrack
Crossing the Bridge 1992 writer: “Smoke on the Water” Soundtrack
Point Break 1991 writer: “Smoke on the Water” – as Ian Gillian Soundtrack
Rain Man 1988 performer: “Lonely Avenue” 1956 Soundtrack
Biggles: Adventures in Time 1986 lyrics: “KNOCKING AT YOUR BACK DOOR” / music: “KNOCKING AT YOUR BACK DOOR” Soundtrack
Iron Maiden: Behind the Iron Curtain 1985 Video documentary writer: “Smoke On The Water Live” – as Gillan Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati 1980 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Le passe-montagne 1978 writer: “Smoke on the Water” Soundtrack
Countdown 1974 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Alice in the Cities 1974 writer: “Smoke on the Water” Soundtrack
Les bicyclettes de Belsize 1969 Short performer: “Gentleman Of The Park” Soundtrack
Brick by Brick: The Building of Gillan’s Inn 2006 Video documentary short Composer
Bombay Calling: Bombay Live ’95 2000 Video documentary Composer
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water 1994 Video documentary Composer
Metallmagasinet: Deep Purple 1993 TV Short documentary Composer
Deep Purple: Scandinavian Nights 1992 Video Composer
Garth Rocket and the Moonshiners Live at the Ritz 1989 1990 Video documentary Composer
Deep Purple: Doing Their Thing 1990 Video short Composer
Deep Purple: Bad Attitude 1988 Video Composer
Deep Purple: The Videosingles 1988 Video short Composer
Ian Gillan Band at the Rainbow 1984 Video short documentary Composer
Gillan Live at Oxford Polytechnic 1981 TV Short Composer
Best of Both Worlds: Concerto for Group and Orchestra 1970 TV Special documentary Composer
Deep Purple in Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra 2000 TV Movie documentary composer: song “That’s Why God Is Singing The Blues” / composer: song “Via Miami” Music Department
The Best of Musikladen Vol. 1 1998 Video documentary composer: song “Highway Star” Music Department
Les bicyclettes de Belsize 1969 Short composer: song “Gentlemen of the Park” – as Episode Six Music Department
Brick by Brick: The Building of Gillan’s Inn 2006 Video documentary short camera operator Camera Department
Heaven on Their Minds: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar Documentary announced Himself – Interview Subject Self
Shouto na Slavi 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Today 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Atlantica 2015 TV Series Himself (2015) Self
Deep Purple with Orchestra Live in Verona 2014 Himself Self
Celebrating Jon Lord 2014 Video Himself Self
Made in Japan – The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II 2014 TV Movie Himself Self
Wacken 3D 2014 Documentary Himself (as Deep Purple) Self
Deep Purple: Perfect Strangers Live 2013 Video Himself Self
Behind the Music 2013 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 2011 2011 Himself Self
Chopin’s Story by Ian Gillan from Deep Purple 2011 Short Himself – Host Self
Heavy Metal Britannia 2010 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Frühstücksfernsehen 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Highway Star: A Journey in Rock 2007 Documentary Himself Self
Seven Ages of Rock 2007 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Brick by Brick: The Building of Gillan’s Inn 2006 Video documentary short Himself Self
Deep Purple: Live in Concert 1972/73 2005 Video Himself Self
Roger Glover: Made in Wales 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Tout le monde en parle 2003 TV Series Himself Self
Classic Albums: Deep Purple – Machine Head 2002 Video documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: Perihelion – Live in Florida 2002 Video documentary Himself Self
Ian Paice: Not for the Pro’s 2002 Documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: New, Live and Rare – The Video Collection 2001 Video documentary Himself Self
Pavarotti & Friends for Afghanistan 2001 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Around the World 1995-1999 2000 Video documentary Himself Self
100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock 2000 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself – Member, Deep Purple Self
Bombay Calling: Bombay Live ’95 2000 Video documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: Total Abandon – Australia ’99 2000 Video Himself Self
Deep Purple in Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra 2000 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Australia 99: A Band Downunder 1999 Video Himself Self
Hey Hey, It’s Saturday 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The Best of Musikladen Vol. 1 1998 Video documentary Himself Self
The Big Breakfast 1998 TV Series Himself Self
XLTV 1998 TV Series Himself Self
Deep Purple: Live Encounters – Katowice ’96 1996 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
In a Metal Mood 1996 Documentary Himself Self
Live in Montreux 1996 TV Special Himself Self
Live in Moscow 1996 TV Movie Himself Self
Seoul Olympic Gymnasium 1996 TV Movie Himself Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show 1996 TV Series Himself Self
Rock Family Trees 1995 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water 1994 Video documentary Self
Metallmagasinet: Deep Purple 1993 TV Short documentary Himself Self
Deep Purple: Scandinavian Nights 1992 Video Himself Self
The Black Sabbath Story Vol. 2 1992 Video documentary short Himself Self
Tony Iommi: The Guitar That Drives Black Sabbath 1992 Video documentary Himself (former Black Sabbath vocalist) Self
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers 1991 Video Himself Self
The Making of Bolland Project 1991 TV Movie documentary Self
Cue the Music 1991 TV Series Himself (1993) Self
Garth Rocket and the Moonshiners Live at the Ritz 1989 1990 Video documentary Himself – Vocals Self
Ian Gillan Live 1990 Video documentary Himself – Vocals Self
Rockstop! 1990 TV Series Himself – Interviewee Self
Deep Purple: Doing Their Thing 1990 Video short Himself Self
Deep Purple: Bad Attitude 1988 Video Himself Self
Deep Purple: The Videosingles 1988 Video short Himself Self
Pop Quiz 1981-1984 TV Series Himself Self
Ian Gillan Band at the Rainbow 1984 Video short documentary Himself Self
No 73 1982 TV Series Himself Self
Gillan Live at Oxford Polytechnic 1981 TV Short Himself Self
Top of the Pops 1981 TV Series Himself – Gillan Self
The Butterfly Ball 1977 Himself Self
Beat-Club 1969-1972 TV Series Self
Ich bin Vicky Leandros 1970 TV Movie Himself (as Deep Purple) Self
Best of Both Worlds: Concerto for Group and Orchestra 1970 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Playboy After Dark 1969 TV Series Himself Self
Time for Blackburn 1968 TV Series Himself Self
The Ritchie Blackmore Story 2015 Documentary Himself Archive Footage
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall 2014 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising 2011 Video Himself Archive Footage
Deep Purple: History, Hits & Highlights 2009 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life 2006 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1970-1972 2004 Video documentary Himself – Deep Purple Archive Footage
Jon Lord: With Pictures 2003 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
Top of the Pops 1981 TV Series Himself Archive Footage