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&sq=&lang=&file=File:GUN_with_the_Rolling_Stones.png) GUN with The Rolling Stones during the Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle tour | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | G.U.N. |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1987–1997, 2008–present |
| Labels | A&M, Polydor, Cooking Vinyl |
| Members | Giuliano "Jools" Gizzi Dante Gizzi Paul McManus Andy Carr Ruaraidh MacFarlane |
| Past members | Mark Rankin Alan Thornton Cami Morlotti Greg Barnes Derek Brown Michael McDaid Tommy Gentry David Aitken Scott Shields Baby Stafford Jim McDermott Mark Kerr Irvin Duguid Stuart Kerr Toby Jepson Gordon McNeil Johnny McGlynn Alex Dickson |
| Website | gunofficial |
GUN are a Scottish hard rock band formed by guitarist Giuliano Gizzi. Known for their compelling blend of rock, and a string of hits that have charted across Europe, GUN has consistently been a force in the music industry. During their career GUN have achieved 4 UK top 20 albums and 8 UK top 40 singles including a cover of Cameo’s Word Up which reached the UK top 10,[1] and charted all over Europe. GUN has toured extensively over the years, most notably with The Rolling Stones on their Steel Wheels & Urban Jungle tours.[2]
The band's latest album, 'Hombres,' reached the UK top 10 and Number 1 in their homeland, Scotland. It also featured prominently in the Samuel L. Jackson film 'Damaged'.[3] Recorded and produced with Simon Bloor (Trevor Horn) and mixed by Daryl Thorpe (Foo Fighters),[4] the album showcases GUN's continued evolution and unparalleled rock prowess. The first single from the album, 'All Fired Up,' sets the tone for an album that Metal Talk hails as "a real celebration and a genuine contender for Album of the Year," receiving a perfect 5-star review.[5]
The current lineup, featuring original members Dante Gizzi (Vocals) and Giuliano Gizzi (Guitar), along with Paul McManus (Drums), Andy Carr (Bass), and Ruaraidh MacFarlane (Guitar).[6] The band continue to tour through 2024 with their European and UK tours, promising an unforgettable live experience that blends iconic tracks with fresh hits from 'Hombres.'[7]
- ^ Chart, Official. "Official Chart Listing for Word Up". Official Charts (UK). Official Chart UK. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Wallace, Sean (13 October 2022). "aberdeen-show-gun-dante-gizzi-rolling-stones". Press and Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Music, Metal Planet (12 July 2024). "Metal Planet Music - GUN drop new extended album in conjunction with Samuel L. Jackson movie". Metal Planet Music. MetalPlanetMusic. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Planet rock article announcing for Hombres/All Fired Up". hellorayo.
- ^ Monkhouse, Paul (22 March 2024). "GUN / HOMBRES MAKES YOU FEEL GLAD TO BE ALIVE". Metal Talk. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "GUN Website About Us Page". GUN Official Website. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "GUN Tour Dates". GUN Official Website. Retrieved 29 July 2024.