Ian Gillan

British rock vocalist and Deep Purple frontman

Ian Gillan is a renowned British rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the legendary rock band Deep Purple. His career spans several decades, during which he has been recognized for his powerful and distinctive voice. Gillan first rose to prominence in the late 1960s after joining Deep Purple, where he contributed to some of the band's most iconic albums, including "Deep Purple in Rock" and "Machine Head," which features the classic track "Smoke on the Water." His tenure with Deep Purple was marked by two significant periods, initially from 1969 to 1973 and then rejoining in 1984 for the band's second incarnation, which continues to this day.