Ian Gillan

Win one of five signed Deep Purple hardback magazines

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Ian Gillan and Ian Paice with CR's exclusive DP hardback editions

To celebrate the release of our limited edition Deep Purple hardback of Classic Rock issue 184 we’ve got five signed copies to give away

Gillan’s Wessex novel

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Ian Gillan of Deep Purple

Deep Purple frontman working on book that imagines part of England declaring independence – as Ritchie Blackmore pens tribute to Jon Lord

Gillan smoked first joint at 38

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Ian Gillan of Deep Purple

Deep Purple singer says band’s pub-rock roots helped them avoid pitfalls of drug addiction – and vows they won’t play songs from new album on next tour

Gillan’s secret is ‘never give up’

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Ian Gillan of Deep Purple

Deep Purple frontman believes his voice remains intact because, unlike others, he never stopped singing

1977: Ian Gillan’s turbulent year

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Detail from the cover of the Ian Gillan Band's Osaka 1977 live album

The latest issue of Classic Rock is dedicated to 1977 in all its riotous rock’n'roll glory. Come inside to read a bonus web interview with Ian Gillan, who recalls that eventful year when he took his first steps outside of Deep Purple as a solo star…

Ian Gillan talks exclusively about WhoCares charity project with Tony Iommi

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ian gillan tony iommi

Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi are working together in a new band called WhoCares

Top Singers Sign Up For Ronnie Dio Tribute Album

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Top Singers Sign Up For Ronnie Dio Tribute Album

Some of the biggest vocalists in rock and metal are lined up to appear on a Ronnie James Dio tribute album, which should be released towards the end of the year.

Gig Of The Week: Deep Purple

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Gig Of The Week: Deep Purple

WHO: Deep Purple WHERE: London O2 Arena WHEN: Wednesday, November 30

Top Names To Perform For Sunflower Jam Charity

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Top Names To Perform For Sunflower Jam Charity

A special charity show is being held at the Royal Albert Hall on July 8.

Cult Heroes No. 50: Black Sabbath

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Cult Heroes No. 50: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath? Cult heroes? You gotta be kidding. Everyone, but everyone, knows and admires the Sabs, right? Well, yes, they do. Indubitably. But perhaps not this particular incarnation of the band…