Ian Gillan announces UK solo tour with show of stories and memories

Ian Gillan, legendary lead singer of Deep Purple, announced a solo tour that is quite different from what his fans are used to. Instead of a traditional show, the musician will tour the United Kingdom presenting a spoken word show, sharing stories, memories and behind-the-scenes stories from his long career. During the meetings, Gillan intends to revisit important episodes of his career, from his first steps in music to his international recognition as the voice of Deep Purple's classics. The singer will also comment on historical moments involving albums such as "Machine Head", "In Rock" and "Made in Japan", in addition to revealing interesting facts about the recordings of iconic songs such as "Smoke on the Water", "Highway Star", "Child in Time" and "Perfect Strangers". Throughout the presentation, Ian will answer questions from the audience and share experiences lived alongside musicians who helped build the history of hard rock. According to the artist, the format offers an opportunity to talk directly with fans, without the pressure of a big musical show. The tour will also allow us to revisit little-known moments from his personal life, his time with Black Sabbath and other projects developed over more than five decades of his career. The initiative reinforces the growing interest of veteran artists in creating more intimate events, getting closer to the public through personal accounts and behind-the-scenes stories about music.