An album full of catchy rhythms and feel-good melodies that portrays Gillanâ??s versatility and love for all different kinds of music genres by paying tribute to music legends such as Chuck Berry, The Drifters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley. - .. JAVELINS
At the very top of his career, well before Deep Purple, this iconic hard-rock vocalist belted out American rock 'n' roll, blues, soul and R&B in the clubs with his band the Javelins. Now, he's joined together with those old mates to re-create their 1963 set list in the studio. This is a blast (from the past), on CD or vinyl: "Do You Love Me," "Dream Baby," "High School Confidential," "Rock and Roll Music," "What'd I Say," "Hallelujah I Love Her So," "Smokestack Lightnin'" and more! Earmusic.
(P) & (C) 2018 Edel Germany GmbH
Made in Germany by optimal media GmbH.
These contemporary recordings (2018) by The Javelins are drawn from the Javelins set lists, circa. 1963, when Gillan was 18 years old. Some years later the original group made this LP.
"Ian Gillan & The Javelins" is a captivating CD release by the legendary vocalist Ian Gillan, best known as the frontman of Deep Purple. This album sees Gillan reunite with his first band, The Javelins, to revisit and reinterpret classic rock 'n' roll tracks from the 1950s and 1960s that originally inspired him. With energetic renditions and authentic arrangements, this collection showcases not only Gillan's powerful voice but also his deep-rooted passion for early rock music. Over his illustrious career, Ian Gillan has achieved global fame with hits like "Smoke on the Water" and "Child in Time," earning numerous awards and cementing his place in rock history. Released by EARMUSIC?a renowned label celebrated for its high-quality productions across genres?this CD promises an unforgettable listening experience for fans old and new.