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Ian Gillan is the lead singer for the heavy metal band Deep Purple. He was born on August 19, 1945. He is famous for his high-pitched falsettos and the ability to reach notes much higher than most people. He also wrote lyrics to many of their famous songs, including "Smoke on the Water." Gillan is also noted for singing the part of Jesus on the original rock opera concept album Jesus Christ Superstar. Gillan later became lead singer of Black Sabbath.


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    Gillan onstage with Deep Purple, alongside bandmates Roger Glover and Jon Lord, Hannover, 1970

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    Gillan onstage with Deep Purple in Clemson, South Carolina, 15 January 1972

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    Gillan in Barcelona during his tenure with Black Sabbath, 1983.

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    Gillan performing live with Deep Purple at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, 1985

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    Ian Gillan performing with Deep Purple in Nicosia, Cyprus, June 2005

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    Ian Gillan with Deep Purple bandmates Roger Glover, Don Airey and Steve Morse

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    Ian Gillan at the Sunflower Jam, London, 2008.

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    Ian Gillan onstage with the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, 26 March 2010

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    Ian and Bron, dressed in Georgian national wedding costumes celebrate their wedding during Gillan's 1990 visit to Tbilisi, Georgia


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