I like walking and hiking, and many of the ideas for songs have germinated from this. Ian Gillan Read Quote
We soaked up everything from Beethoven to Chopin to Jimi Hendrix to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. Ian Gillan Read Quote
I was an avid collector of Elvis’ early stuff; for a young singer, he was an absolute inspiration. I soaked up what he did like blotting paper. It’s the same as being in school – you learn by copying the maestro. Ian Gillan Read Quote
I have to think that ‘Nessa Dorma’ is the greatest rock ballad that’s never been recorded as such. Ian Gillan Read Quote
Can you imagine doing ‘Nessa Dorma’ with Luciano Pavarotti the maestro? It’s unbelievable. He’s a very generous man. Ian Gillan Read Quote
When you think about it, we sold about 120 million records, which relates to about £1.2 billion in the U.K. economy. We’ve seen very little of that. Ian Gillan Read Quote
I’m completely irresponsible, I’m afraid. I’m ignorant about money as a commodity – I have never really understood it. Ian Gillan Read Quote
I assume I must have a pension, but I don’t know for sure. I have heard of ISAs, but I can’t tell you if I have any. Ian Gillan Read Quote