Ian Gillan

Rock Singer

Birthday August 19, 1945

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace London, England

Age 79 years old

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About

Lead singer and lyricist with the band Deep Purple who also fronted Episode Six and pursued a solo career. Deep Purple's song "Smoke on the Water" has garnered more than 500 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

He worked manufacturing ice machines in London. His first band was Garth Rockett and the Moonshiners. 

Trivia

He is an avid football fan, especially of the Queens Park Rangers. Deep Purple has released over 20 albums throughout their prolific career. 

Family Life

He has two children with his wife Bron and three grandchildren. 

Associated With

He replaced David Coverdale as the lead singer of Deep Purple.