Ian Gillan Rejects Heavy Metal Label for Deep Purple
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Ian Gillan never really liked that we rank Deep Purple among the heavy metal bands. For him, the music of the British band is rather hard rock. A distinction he cares about, to the point of having already refused rewards in the heavy metal category. And this, even though he himself sang for [...]
In an interview with The Chap, the vocalist says he prefers hard rock and has rejected heavy metal awards even if his friends are in that world. The entry Ian Gillan rejects the heavy metal label for Deep Purple was first published at Metal Headquarters.
Deep Purple singer does not identify with Heavy Metal despite having recorded a record with the parents of the genre: Black Sabbath
"I have already refused awards related to the genre. If it's to be labeled, I prefer hard rock," said the vocalist.
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