Janick Gers

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Iron Maiden guitarist [[Dave Murray]] left the band by the time, and Janick Gers took his place. It was 1990, and Janick still remains as part of Maiden today, even after [[Dave Murray]] returned in 1999. Since then Maiden has three amazing guitarists: [[Adrian Smith]], [[Dave Murray]] and [[Janick Gers]]
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Iron Maiden guitarist [[]] left the band by the time, and Janick Gers took his place. It was 1990, and Janick still remains as part of Maiden today, even after [[Adrian Smith]] returned in 1999. Since then Maiden has three amazing guitarists: [[Dave Murray]] , [[Adrian Smith]] and [[Janick Gers]]

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Janick Gers
Janick Gers

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Introduction


Janick Robert Gers, born 27 January 1957, is an English guitarist, most famous for his role in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Before joining the Irons, Gers played with other bands such as White Spirit and Gillan.


Career


Janick Gers was the lead guitarist of White Spirit before joining Deep Purple's vocalist, Ian Gillan, on his homonymous band, Gillan.


Before ending up in Maiden, Janick had the chance to play with two of their vocalists: Paul Di'Anno and Bruce Dickinson. Paul was Maiden's first singer, and Gers played with him in his band Gogmagog. On the other hand Bruce Dickinson left maiden for a few years to release a few solo albums, and Janick was his guitarist for "Tattooed Millionaire".


Iron Maiden guitarist [[]] left the band by the time, and Janick Gers took his place. It was 1990, and Janick still remains as part of Maiden today, even after Adrian Smith returned in 1999. Since then Maiden has three amazing guitarists: Dave Murray , Adrian Smith and Janick Gers

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