Ian Gillan: Gillan's Inn [Dual Disc]

Ian Gillan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Dual Disc
• Label: Immergent
• ASIN: B000ENV3M2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,187 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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About the Artist

Ian Gillan was one of the foremost vocalists of the heavy metal style of rock that emerged in the 1970s, earning his greatest renown as a member of Deep Purple, though he also led bands named after himself. He began singing in bands while still in his teens, the most notable of which were the Javelins (1962-64) and Episode Six (1965-69). Another member of the latter band was bass player Roger Glover, and the two were invited to join Deep Purple in 1969, debuting with the band at the Speakeasy club in London on July 10. At this point, the group entered its most popular period, and Gillan was featured on a series of successful Deep Purple recordings — Concerto for Group and Orchestra (1970), Deep Purple in Rock (1970), Fireball (1971; number one U.K.), Machine Head (1972; number one U.K.; Top Ten, multi-platinum U.S.), Made in Japan (1973; Top Ten, platinum U.S.), and Who Do We Think We Are (1973; Top Five U.K.; Top 20, gold U.S.). In the meantime, he was also featured on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's concept album, Jesus Christ Superstar, singing the title role; the gold-selling double-LP topped the U.S. charts in 1971.

All of that recording, along with virtually uninterrupted worldwide touring, took its toll on Gillan, who was hospitalized for exhaustion in October 1971 and who first voiced an intention to leave the band in August 1972. He was at first persuaded to stay, but gave Deep Purple notice in October that he would depart after existing concert commitments had been fulfilled. That occurred on June 29, 1973 with the conclusion of a tour of Japan. As he left, "Smoke on the Water" from Machine Head was making its way up the U.S. charts, where it would peak in the Top Five and go gold, becoming Deep Purple's biggest career hit.

Gillan, who had bought a recording studio, signed a solo deal with Oyster Records. After a couple of abortive projects, he formed the Ian Gillan Band with guitarist Ray Fenwick, bassist John Gustafson, keyboardist Mike Moran, and drummer Mark Nuaseef in 1975. Their debut album, Child in Time, entered the British charts in July 1976 and the U.S. charts a month later, but it was not a big seller. Switching to Island Records, they followed with Clean Air Turbulence (April 1977) and Scarabus (November 1977), neither of which reached the charts. By the summer of 1978, after various personnel changes, the group had simplified its name to Gillan, and it consisted of guitarist Steve Byrd, keyboardist Colin Towns, bassist John McCoy, and drummer Pete Barnacle. In 1979, Bernie Tormé replaced Byrd and Mick Underwood replaced Barnacle. This lineup recorded Mr. Universe, released on Acrobat Records, which became a British chart success, peaking just outside the Top Ten in 1979.

Gillan signed to Virgin Records and scored a British singles chart entry with "Sleeping on the Job" in June 1980, followed by Glory Road, which peaked in the Top Five and charted briefly in the U.S. (Ian Gillan's albums got little or no distribution in America; in 1990, Metal Blade reissued his catalog.) Thus established, Gillan scored a series of Top 40 singles and Top 20 albums in the U.K. over the next two years: "Trouble" (October 1980); "Mutually Assured Destruction" (February 1981); a revival of Gary US Bonds' "New Orleans" (March 1981); Future Shock (April 1981), which just missed topping the charts; "No Laughing in Heaven" (June 1981); "Nightmare" (November 1981); Double Trouble (November 1981), a two-LP live set; "Restless" (January 1982); and Magic (October 1982).

Product Description

Nothing sums up Ian Gillan more, than Gillan’s Inn! Having decided to re-visit the classic songs by Deep Purple and his own solo career, Ian invited several of his friends to guest on the album including Joe Elliot (Def Leppard); Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath); guitarist Joe Satriani; Janick Gers (Iron Maiden); Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Ronnie James Dio (Dio), Steve Morse, Jeff Healey and the rest of Deep Purple
CD SIDE:
•Complete album in stereo
DVD SIDE:
•"Smoke On The Water" - choose your own mix with your choice of Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Jeff Healey and more
•Making of "Gillan’s Inn" video featuring in-the-studio footage of Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Joe Satriani, Ronnie James Dio, Michael Lee, and Jeff Healey
•Bootleg basement-amateur audience shot footage. Tracks include "Speed King" and "When A Blind Man Cries" by Deep Purple (with Joe Satriani on guitar) from Flanders Expo, Gent, Belgium on June 18, 1994
•Liner notes written by Jeff Miers, Music Critic for The Buffalo News
•Witness Protection Program – a selection of never before seen photo’s featuring the bonus track "Can I Get A Witness"
•Bonus Track - "Demon’s Eye" featuring Jeff Healey, Jon Lord and Michael Lee
•Special DVD Launcher ROM features that enable fans to access another version of "Smoke On The Water" featuring Steve Morris
DVD TRACK LISTING:
1.Unchain Your Brain featuring Joe Satriani
2.Bluesy Blue Sea featuring Janick Gers
3.Day Late And A Dollar Short featuring Uli Jon Roth and Ronnie James Dio
4.Hang Me Out To Dry featuring Joe Satriani
5.Men Of War featuring Steve Morse and Johnny Rzeznik
6.When A Blind Man Cries featuring Jeff Healey and Jon Lord
7.Sugar Plum featuring Roger Glover, and Ian Paice
8.Trashed featuring Tony Iommi, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice
9.No Worries featuring Michael Lee Jackson
10.Demon’s Eye featuring Jeff Healey, Jon Lord and Michael Lee
11.Smoke On The Water featuring Steve Morse, Johnny Rzeznik, Ian Paice, Roger Glover and Jon Lord
12.No Laughing In Heaven featuring Roger Glover and Ian Paice
13.Speed King featuring Joe Satriani
14.Loving On Borrowed Time featuring Steve Morse and Uli Jon Roth
15.I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight featuring Joe Elliot

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly great CD, DualDisc extras are awesome, May 4, 2006

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Joseph M. Siegler (Garland, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ian Gillan: Gillan's Inn (Audio CD)

Ian Gillan is someone I've known for a long time having sung on numerous Deep Purple albums, as well as his connection with Black Sabbath. However, I've never gotten any of his solo or "Gillan" albums. No particular reason, it's not like I had a dislike for them, I just never got any.

Last year (2005), I got word that Ian was putting out a new solo album entitled "Gillan's Inn". What's intersting about this is that it was created to honor his 40th anniversary as a recording artist, so the songs on here aren't just all new material. There's covers from his past. There's a few Deep Purple tracks on here, but what's most interesting to me as a Sabbath fan is the inclusion of the track "Trashed". This is from the Born Again album that Ian recorded with Black Sabbath - an album that gets largely ignored now. Tony Iommi came in and played guitar on this track, so it was nice to see it revisited.

The rest of the album is pretty cool too. Since it's Ian it sorta sounds like Purple (what with the same voice and all), but the music isn't as "Purply", despite the appearances of the rest of Purple's band members in places. No particular track stands out, it's pretty consistant to me.

This is one of those DualDiscs - which I've railed on in the past. However, this one is by far the best I've ever gotten. First off, all the previous DualDiscs didn't play in the CD players in my home theatre system, or in my truck, so that's a strike against them. This one did. I don't know why - you would THINK they would all be made the same way, but obviously not. Secondly, the content on the back of this disc is extremely good. Normally it's a couple of music video,s a 5.1 mix of the album, mabe a picture or two, and that's it. This one has all of that, and then it goes into discographies, lyrics, commentaries by Ian on the tracks, etc, etc, etc. This is by far the most superior DualDisc additional materials I've ever seen.

If you're a fan of Deep Purple or Black Sabbath, then you should definitely check this out. Very highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gillan's Inn rocks with precision and passion. Awesome!, August 22, 2006

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Pamela C. Gray (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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Ian Gillan is certainly the finest male vocalist of all time. He is also an excellent songwriter. His talent is really showcased with Gillan's Inn. Ian's collaboration with Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Jeff Healy, Jon Lord, and many notable others compliments his blues and rock songwriting. He and his friends have created one of the best rock and blues recordings I have heard in years. Ian Gillan's vocals are incredible as always. This CD is very powerful and provocative - not for the weak of heart. Crank it up and enjoy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gillan Rocks, April 20, 2006

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Eric Maginnis (Mississauga, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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For any fan of ballsy rock, this is a must have CD. Gillan's voice is in great form, and at the age of 60, it's incredible that he can still hit the notes that he does.
The lineup on this album is a who's who of musicians. All of them have had staying power in rock.
The DVD side is wonderful. He even includes bootleg footage of Deep Purple. And, being able to select your own version of Smoke on the Water is great.
Since I was lucky enough to sing background on Smoke on the Water for this album, I might be biased. Or, maybe not...:)