Ian Gillan Band

# Ian Gillan Band

Formed in 1975 by Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan, the Ian Gillan Band carved out a distinctive niche in progressive rock by blending jazz fusion with rock elements. Moving away from Deep Purple's heavy metal foundation, the group embraced complex arrangements and improvisational structures reminiscent of contemporaries like Brand X, creating a more exploratory and rhythmically sophisticated sound.

The band's approach to progressive jazz-rock demonstrated Gillan's versatility as a frontman beyond his iconic work in hard rock, showcasing intricate musicianship and genre-blending experimentation that influenced the broader progressive rock landscape of the mid-to-late 1970s.