Sir Tim Rice wanted Ian Gillan for "Jesus Christ Superstar", so Ian drove to Pinewood Studios to meet with Norman Jewison for his screen tests. At the time, filming was due to take place quite soon in Israel, and Ian said he would check with the band if it would be possible. But the $1,000 a week offered to Ian would be of no interest to the group who would potentially have up to three months without work. Tony Edwards said he would try and pick up the pieces but, basically, Ian's movie career w

IAN GILLAN (Deep Purple) - When A Blind Man Cries (Live) #IanGillan #DeepPurple #WhenABlindManCries #BluesRock #RockBallads #TopRock #Live #ARGoodMusic | AR GOOD MUSIC

Ian Gillan and Roger Glover guide us through the songs on the new Deep Purple album “Turning to Crime”. With “Battle Of New Orleans” they take the chance to speak about the genre that played a huge influence on them as performers and songwriters: skiffle. #deeppurple #turningtocrime #battleofneworleans | earMUSIC

Ian Gillan y Ritchie Blackmore de Deep Purple conversando 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻...#rockclasico #deeppurple #musicarock | Apologías & Rocanroles

5.1K views · 74 reactions | SMOKE ON THE WATER - Bryan Adams, Ritchie Blackmore, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, Ian Gillan, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Alex Lifeson, Brian May, Paul Rodgers, Chris Squire, Roger Taylor, John Paul Jones e Jon Lord (Rock Aid Armenia, 1989) | Photos & Music | Facebook