Gillan - Bite The Bullet (Live)

[@punisher0087]

Mr. Janick Gers you are my favourite guitarist of all time!!!

[@lawrencevincent1]

So true, bro

[@gamick2azu]

Janick Gers is the best my favorite guitar hero. Thanks for the cool video.

[@Lil1943]

Love this more every time I watch and hear it. Janick's moves - and the whole band on a high!

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Yes absolutely, even though I liked Bernie Torme , Gers took this band to an even higher plane, sad they didn't do at least one more album.

[@Dinthurt]

Saw Janick many many times, a few years before this when he was with White Spirit, a fine guitar player and showman.

[@rodolfolaterza]

Other detail: several songs of Gillan's solo carreer are as a proto-speed metal. Incredible!

[@markrago7217]

And Glory Road is trippy acid rock album. Clear Air Turbulence is great jazz/rock fusion, as was Scarabus. Starting with Secret of the Dance, then Lucitania Express, Bite the Bullet, Hadely Bop Bop, I'll rip Out Your Spine, and a few others though, definitely a speed metal thing in there. Digital Bitch from Gillan era Sabbath too, almost thrash.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@markrago7217 Listen to Ian Gillan's Toolbox album. Plenty of metal on there.

[@markrago7217]

@@CB-xr1eg Yeah Toolbox is pretty badass. Title track is solid. I believe Candy Horizon on there too I believe

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@markrago7217 Toolbox is so badass because on his previous album Gillan didn't really scream much and the songs were pretty "ordinary". When he read the reviews, Ian Gillan said, "right that's it, I'm gonna scream my lungs out on the next album". And he did! Yes Candy Horizon is on there.

[@timflatus]

And that is why, of all the Deep Purple spin-offs, it was the Gillan albums I actually bought. It was the no-nonsense edge of punk, the humour and the fact that Ian actually sang about stuff I could relate to. This music helped me survive the '80s, thanks guys!

[@EmeraldSunshine]

This is foreshadowing speed metal..Pretty good..Definitely a traansition from 70's rock to 80's Metal..Impressive and intuitive Gillan has to go down with the top Rock and Roll voices of all time!!! He is INCREDIBLE

[@zentastepya2281]

Как же я абажаю этого парня, всегда эмоциональный и экспрессивный, и при этом остаётся скромным и интеллигентным исполнителем С У П Е Р!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@MrCraigbar]

When you could see Gillan, Whitesnake and Rainbow in the early 80s, they were all terrific. But Gillan were the heaviest and loudest!!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Whitesnake live was pretty thick too

[@horsteller9146]

Ian Gillan the best voice🤘🎸 mehrmals live gesehen

[@wlmrr]

This is a lesson for all Janick's haters. The guy nailed every note in scale, great licks and great improvisation. I wanna see all those bedroom players playin' with legends like Gillan.

[@michaelstephen819]

Not many people hate Janick. He's a great player and a showman too. It's just that Maiden really didn't need a third guitarist.

[@TheEternalWayfarer]

The guitarist who originally recorded this song, Bernie Tormé (a great guitarist!), actually defended Janick saying that this is a hard song to play and that “there isn’t a single guitarist on Earth who can play Bite the Bullet without struggling” because “this is what happens when the keyboard player writes the damn riff”. Also check Iron Maiden’s bootlegs of the TXF era. Man on the Edge in particular, the pre-solo riff is very Blackmore-ish.

[@PeachFlavorOwl]

Janick is lovely

[@MikeDijital]

to bad he can't play guitar well.

[@deadliestassassin3092]

@@MikeDijital You should probably clean your ears out.

[@MikeDijital]

@@deadliestassassin3092 Why, because a guy who "pretends" he is a hitman online said so?

[@deadliestassassin3092]

@@MikeDijital What, does my picture offend you ya 🤡? Stay mad bro lol.

[@MikeDijital]

@@deadliestassassin3092 I wouldn't say im mad.. but if you need to believe that to fit your narrative then thats fine, you be you... im actually laughing, knowing who Janick is means you are a bit older, but your youtube suggests that you are 12... So at first glance you strike me as an older guy who has not matured past puberty.

[@bofinnpoulsen249]

Cant be the same Gillan as the one in Deep Purple now. Crazy. THIS IS IAN GILLAN.

[@mattyoxide3650]

The most Blackmore of Gillan’s guitar players.

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

Because Blackmore was his biggest inspiration. Funnily enough, Blackmore and Gers are my two favorite guitarists of all time!

[@maxdefrost1036]

Loved Gillan. More so the Bernie era BUT this was great. Remember watching this when it was first broadcast on our local TV station in 1982.

[@lisbethrosa3660]

You can be a lover or a hater of Janick's playing, but here all is about THAT voice.

[@xname662]

Since Janick Gers had 25 years old,he used the same guitar and he did the same tricks in the concerts.🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@4stringz.]

blistering solo

[@tub19]

My late Mum, loved Gillian.

[@sivaprasad465]

great,awesome,please gimme more Gillan.thanks.

[@criselver4244]

Have to agree people. Saw this line up in late 81/early 82 n Janick was gobsmacking! They all were, especially Ian but J was mindblowin' to this 15 yr old!

[@estebanvasquezfernandez9207]

Janick ya en ese tiempo ya era brutal imagínate Dios lo bendiga para siempre un coloso 👏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍

[@christhiancarvajal4027]

Así es,ya estaba haciendo historia ni más ni menos que con Ian, y ya tenía su estilo único y particular sobre el escenario.

[@Ironcruewitch666Luis-cp7hi]

good gem of British rock and roll 🤘🏻🔥🇬🇧

[@charliekolander6626]

Classic and yet new and foresighting. Epic

[@Lil1943]

This whole lineup is top-notch . . . .

[@libreriasagradafamilia]

The Janick solo sounds like an Iron Maiden solo

[@mariathetrooper]

It was his destiny to join Maiden😂

[@ironguardian2632]

@@mariathetrooper also an riff intro for a song called "midnight chaser" by white spirit (Janick band in 80's) is very similar to "2 minutes to midnight" intro riff. Don't know if mmaiden 'took' the riff and used it to their song or it was just a funny coincidence

[@moreblack]

Before that came Swords And Tequila by Riot, both of them stole it from there. Swords And Tequila is the most ripped off riff in metal.

[@hellojimmypage]

@@moreblack The Riot song was recorded in November/December of 1980 and didn't see the light of day until 1981. The White Spirit one in July 1980 and released in September that same year, so.

[@mervynkoh4998]

Saw this line up here in Kuala Lumpur In 1982, I think. Janick Gers stole the show like he was Blackmore on speed. I lost my voice for 3 days and my girlfriend was pawed left ,right and centre during the show. A night I will never forget. And the best thing was Gillan autographed the pair of jeans I was wearing at a club the night earlier. Sad to say it`s no longer with me.

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

mervyn koh classic. where are u from sir?

[@markojack15]

@@markwadd3025 I did too....it was good

[@mariathetrooper]

Without any hesitation I would say that we can call this music classic heavy metal. Why not? Because what we call metal nowadays is only agressive stuff without much melody? Amazing solos, sharp, stunning riffs, developed drums, fast bass line and this outstanding Gillan's voice... is anything missing here? Long live classic heavy metal! Long live Ian Gillan!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Its more bordering early hardcore urgence abd speed thrash metal. Deep Purple participated to bring thoses patterns of many songs first Gillan updated them with a more chromed punk hardcore stuffwhich transition it to thrashier stuff

[@GraffitiPhysical]

This is some awesome live stuff man. Great guitar work and Gillian in true form.

[@cookmoore3736]

Love this performance the best with Janick and became a new fan of that bassist!

[@snakepliskeen064]

Gillan band 1982 live in Genoa 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Italy, Theatre Massimo H21 cheers 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@seventhsonofaseventhson4517]

Who would have tought that the guy with the red jeans would be the guitarrist of the best heavy metal band ¡Janick! My favorite Iron Maiden guitarrist

[@Lil1943]

This is an absolutely terrific song and video. Was "playing" in my head earlier - had to search for it since I couldn't remember the title lol. Love Janick Gers and his style!

[@fernandopiasecki8945]

Um dos melhores riffs que eu já ouvi.

[@Digibeatle09]

I thought it was only in his first Deep Purple period (1969 to 1973) that he tapped them - but I see Gillan ‘s “penchant for the ol’ congas” continued for a good few years more !

[@obscurebandfan]

Gers aint no slouch on guitar. he's like a rawer Blackmore with touches of Rory. I like him, I can definitely see why Maiden didn't give him the boot.

[@turuntashtheboo7681]

Exactly!!!

[@markrago7217]

Jonah Fuerstenberg Yeah Janick can definitely play, quite acrobatically too. He definitely was a Iron Maiden candidate clear back to White Spirit and Gillan. I think I prefer Bernie Tormes tone and technique in this particular band, but Janick was certainly a solid replacement. Bernie had a more chaotic technique and a bit more treble and high end in his riffing and shredding. Janick had more of a bluesy feedback vibe to his playing (think Sunbeam or Bluesy Blue Sea), but that never stopped him from keeping up when playing Bernie era songs with Gillan.Both were in the dawn of their prime back then. RIP Bernie. Keep holding it down with Maiden and company Janick.

[@alexjohnston8889]

@@markrago7217 listen to Hellbound came out in 81 I think, by tygers of pan tang, sounds also a lot like two minutes.

[@foperalta]

Very cool and stone. Great janick

[@ShafiqMaaskamp]

JANICK GERS IS MY FAVORITE GUITARIST ! HIS MOVES ROCKS !

[@MrHiggim]

What a tune! Love where that solo goes at 2:20 There a lot of similarities to early Maiden here.

[@PerfectStranger1]

I see a lot of Blackmore in Gers too

[@hannahvanb]

God dammit I already love Janick and this just made me love him even more! Rock on Jan!🤘🏻

[@chucker66]

I also saw this line up at Bombay i was only 15 and they blew me away. Also did the Chevron and the Sandown Park hotel October 81

[@olgak_9932]

Гиллан хорош, как всегда, но и музыканты с ним офигительные! 👍👍👍

[@vaitospanov1665]

Особенно басист, по прозвищу Карабас - Барабас...

[@olgak_9932]

@@vaitospanov1665 🤣🤣🤣 Ага, похож! Колоритный такой мужчинка! Вообще, классные музыканты, все такие живчики) 🔥👍✌️

[@johnmcaulay5938]

Amazing. Real classic rock

[@RaymeRenata]

Janick 💚

[@valeriyblinov1573]

Super Legend!!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!!

[@lucreciaelidesalgueiroalar7438]

Amazing songs. Thanks! ;)

[@susannewilliamsson8339]

I simply love and admire this amazing, brilliant man to bits !! He´s an outstanding composer, a phenomenal guitarist with epic hand moves, and a fantastic performer, with charisma and stage presence like no one else.....a totally bewitching guy !!!!

[@Lil1943]

Believe this is my favorite Gillan-era song - love it!!

[@HarryHuhtaniemi]

This is so good!!!!!!

[@skywarp2180]

Crazy song

[@edurov]

Ian Gillan mi voz favorita del rock.

[@bofinnpoulsen249]

Janick Gears should have been with Purple after Blackmore. This is just great. Love Gillan.

[@iltonwhite]

Gers, not Gears!

[@gaetano5669]

He was already with Maiden for a few years by then.

[@maximilianorojas679]

Wtf?! Jamas compares a blackmore con ningun mortal nene!! Jamas!!

[@BruNFMetal]

2:09 when someone says that Iron Maiden doesn't need 3 guitars players! That's the look!

[@giulianocentazzo7648]

Fantastico!

[@НатальяПивоварова-щ8ш]

Охренительно!

[@CelticSaint]

I saw Gillan on this tour and got to shake the great mans hand. I haven't washed it since :-)

[@brodo761]

me too was a great era. he did a pub tour in australia

[@CelticSaint]

barry brodin When was that Barry, in the 80's?

[@brodo761]

that was October 81 .still got the pub flyers

[@CelticSaint]

Those were the days mate. Good stuff.

[@euanelliott3613]

Please don't make me a sandwich....

[@seventhsonofaseventhson4517]

Janick ❤️

[@lizze490]

Amazing band; Ian is 🔥🔥🔥

[@garystrat999]

Hahahaha .. Is too funny this band!! I Like it! And I love how Ian Gillan Play This Instrument, Is Too Crazy!! And I love this Style Of Music!!!

[@gregclutt1683]

reminds be of being back in 81 at rock city , expected Thome , saw Geers :( , awesome show though , so much so i went again in 82 :)

[@alancarpenter2176]

......can’t believe there’s no love for the amazing Colin Towns!

[@_Rainmaker_]

God Of Rock N' Roll!!!!!

[@pauldoe3434]

Ian silver screeming gillan the greatest singer ever and ever 💪 rock on rock hard love you

[@nolawest5183]

I'd pay to see them - Big Time! Yeah! Anyday! So UnderRated & SooooHoooo Gooood!

[@dapperdanman1956]

Gers was born with a guitar, he's an asset in maiden.

[@IvanRx76]

I love that album

[@GroovyVintageLady]

awesome gillan's hair wow

[@franticanger2607]

Gers in Iron Maiden they don't let him play 100% hahaha, because he makes them look ridiculous. I love Iron Maiden but listening to Gillan records, Gers surpasses everything

[@ajaxt9333]

That's the most ridiculous comment I've ever heard on KZbin.

[@Kylora2112]

Janick looked 65 even when he was 25 lol :)

[@enricocid]

🤣

[@marlonevil]

hahahahha

[@ironguardian2632]

Well I quess instead of "Janick looks much older then he actually is" we can say "he didn't age at all" 😂😂

[@tiwariraj]

Ageless 😎

[@pablodarosa8429]

Queisso

[@josemojicaperez4436]

Mr Janick Gers!!!!

[@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRS]

Saw this line up twice live

[@lr882027]

Love Gillan, Glory Road and Mr Universe definitely stand the test of time, the other albums less so in my opinion. I think all of the albums have a bit of a tinny mix and could have sounded a lot better with decent production. Toolbox and Naked Thunder are also great albums from the 90s, I play them regularly.

[@adilsoncespedes3582]

Muito louco!!!! Sensacional 🤘 Very good🤘

[@monicabarreto8592]

Just POWERFULL!!!!!!¡

[@samandjennysambrook]

Takes me back to simple times when I had more hair,and less brains to reason with.met janik and Colin towns back stage city hall Sheffield. .they were both real nice guys.🎸🎶👍

[@rodrigogimeno9077]

Con razón Steve Harris lo eligió y muchos lo critican pero el tipo se toca todo haciendo a la vez sus payasadas es su estilo, grande Janick gran currículum tiene que haber tocado para Ian gran cantante que influenció mucho a Maiden

[@perraultfl]

Gillan=Primo

[@robertbarrass7519]

Knew Janick fromn the late 70's when he was in a north east band called White Spirit and he wantred to swap his white 70's Strat for my Les Paul Deluxe but i changed my mind!!! Even then he was a total Blackmore nut and their band played mostly Purple and Rainbow and a brilliant version of Xanadu and Shine on!Great guy!

[@ntsms69]

I also knew Janick then. If only he would play and focus on the solo, instead of emulating Blackmore and doing all that 'dancy' stuff. I have known him from the 70s, but don't know a single solo that I can like or recal!

[@88them]

Curti mais de mil vezes!!!!!

[@AceOfHeart2012]

Now we know where Yngwie got all his moves.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Both watched the man in black

[@chrisryche]

My first "real" favourite band and first gig I ever went to at Manchester Apollo 13th nov 1982 with spider supporting.it was the Magic tour and I was gutted when they split!

[@garlicandchips1]

Seen Janice play before this try 1978/79 thornaby cons in white spirit

[@derekmcnaughton4718]

I was there a few times myself! had some great nights, ans saw some great bands there.

[@mdwayne741]

Wow!

[@Загадка-ш3з]

Ian I love you!!!

[@bennyventuramusic]

He did 4 step up vocal on this one - amazing. .

[@ItaloFernando-nd6sp]

Ian gillan melhor de todos os tempo

[@ephraimwalton1048]

Great video, the keyboard player look like cozy Powell.

[@michaelgraham9774]

Janick goes off

[@aarondavis4341]

is that Kerry King on the bass?,lol

[@rogeriogoncalves2868]

Aaron Davis ķkkkkkkkk

[@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117]

Ian Mc coy

[@leewetherelt5685]

john McCoy

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

it’s tom hess lmaoo

[@Antony-oh]

Thats zeljko pervan on bass

[@Nicebuoy666]

Janick giving his best Ritchie.here

[@claudiorodriguesdasilva2006]

Janick Gears is amazing!

[@josephsoledseyer3063]

I saw them at folk arts theatre manila Philippines 1981

[@cookmoore3736]

The finesse Janick has :) As smooth as ice skating, flawless

[@gregorythompson6521]

Janick Gers has the X Factor in truck loads

[@joeyappleton7350]

power metal solo guitar

[@aditanciasuriname9277]

Janick Gers awesome!

[@Yonlawlawlaw]

Janick Gears wow

[@angwstosanagnwstou1799]

shit is your head my friend

[@aimfuldrifter]

Janick Gers, not Gears :/ I like the guy but his articulation on guitar doesn't exist. He's fast and a good show man but his playing lacks clean playing - I've been playing electric guitar for over 15 years so I know what I'm saying.

[@BruceScottKennedy]

Яник шикарен!

[@КириллВадимович-ы3к]

Класс! Спасибо.

[@davidkovacs2504]

Gers is brilliant