Gun

Official GUN Site: For the 60 's band 'The Gun' please see this page - +Gun GUN (1987 - 1997 2008 - onwards) hail from Glasgow in Scotland. They started out as Blind allez then ‘Phobia’, finally settling on the name GUN on signing a record deal with A&M. Early gigs saw them touring with Simple Minds and the Rolling Stones whilst at the same time selling out their own headline shows. Mark Rankin’s cousin, Sharleen Spiteri, sang backing vocals on the albums Taking on the World and Gallus. As GUN’s popularity waned in the 90s due a change in style to more funky feel, influenced by producer Andrew Farris (INXS) and especially following a spate of high-profile gun crimes they changed their name to G.U.N. Their final studio album signaled the end of the rock sound that built their reputation and not long after the band split in 1997. They did, however reform for a charity gig in January 2008 with Toby Jepson (ex Little Angels) on guest vocals. Most successful songs include a cover of Cameo’s Word Up (won an MTV award for best cover), Steal Your Fire, Better Days and Don’t Say It’s Over. Between 1987 and 1997 GUN rocked the world and are still regarded as Scotland finest rock band. GUN reformed in 2008 on a permanent basis with Toby Jepson (ex Little Angels) confirmed as the new lead vocalist until early 2010. Alan Thornton the original GUN drummer was back behind the kit for a short time before being replaced by Gordon Mcneil who in turn was replaced by Paul McManus. They joined Jools and Dante Gizzi on guitar and bass respectively. GUN toured extensively in the UK and Europe in 2009 and have released the new GUN mini album/EP Popkiller. Toby Jepson left GUN in early 2010 to concentrate on other projects. Dante Gizzi has now moved to vocal duties with Derek Brown joining the band on bass. The band have re adopted their original logo and are planning on releasing new material. Album discography: Taking on the World (Studio) Gallus (Studio) Swagger (Studio) 0141 632 6326 (Studio) The Collection (Best off compilation) The River Sessions (Live gig and Radio sessions) Popkiller (Studio) Current line up as GUN (2010 - onwards): Dante Gizzi - Vocals Giulano ‘Joolz’ Gizzi - Guitar Derek Brown - Bass Paul McManus - Drums Former members as GUN (1987 - 1997 2008 - 2010): Toby Jepson - Vocals Mark Rankin - Vocals Camillo Morlotti - Bass Baby Stafford - Guitar Scott Shields - Drums Alex Dickson - Guitar Mark Kerr - Drums Stuart Kerr - Drums Alan Thornton - Drums Gordon Mcneil - Drums Irvin Duguid - Keyboards Greg Barnes - Keyboards Line up (as Blind Allez): Guilano Gizzi - Guitar Ian Murray - Guitar Camillo Morlotti - Bass Peter Scallan - Vocals Alan Thornton - Drums information sourced from: