WELCOME TO THE FAN SITE FOR UK ROCK BAND GUN. THIS SITE IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ONE AND WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT FOR THE BAND MEMBERS.
Formed in Glasgow Scotland in '87, brothers Giuliano (guitars) and Dante (bass) Gizzi, together with vocalist Mark Rankin, guitarist Baby Stafford and drummer Scott Shields created enough of a fanbase to peak the interest of a few record executives as they were eventually signed with A&M Records. Gun's 1989 debut Taking On The World, which included their debut single, the blistering Better Days - which would reach Top Thirty, would chart at ..44. 1990 saw the group playing the U.S. as well as opening for The Rolling Stones' European tour. The line up would change as guitarist Alex Dickson (later with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson) would replace Stafford. Gun would release their 1992 follow up Gallus, which contained the singles Welcome To The Real World and the powerful Steal Your Fire. The band would find themselves playing a few shows along side the likes of Def Leppard. Shields would be replaced by Mark Kerr (brother to Jim Kerr of Simple Minds) as the group would release a rocked up version of Cameo's Word Up in '94 charting at ..8. They would release their third album, Swagger, later in the year eventually reaching the Top Ten.
After a tour of the U.K., Europe and the U.S., Gun took a well deserved break and would reemerge almost three years later with drummer Stuart Kerr (ex-Texas) replacing Mark Kerr. Changing their moniker to G.U.N., the group released 0141 632 6326 (named after a phone exchange inreference to current information regarding the band) with INXS keyboardist Andrew Farriss producing. Although a fine recording in it's own right (the single Crazy You managed to reach a respectable ..21), the album didn't set well with fans and critics alike with many fingers pointing at the production values. After a few shows the band would break up in the summer of '97. Gun did manage a few one-off gigs between '98 and '99 as their fan base still await for a reunion.
Hi there just to remind you about some of our upcming gigs in Glasgow, Bathgate, Wishaw and a small english, check our page for details and if your near any, hopefully you might be up for coming along!!!
9 Aug 2008 Ivory Blacks - Glasgow 14 Aug 2008 Zico Bar - Wishaw 23 Aug 2008 Bathgate Regal Theatre 3 Oct 2008 Riffs Blackpool 10 Oct 2008 Darlington Forum 11 Oct 2008 Yardbirds Grimsby 12 Oct 2008 The Diamond Notts 25 Oct 2008 The Three Tuns Gateshead 26 Oct 2008 Robin 2 Wolverhampton 31 Oct 2008 Dumfries Venue 8 Nov 2008 The Moorings 21 Nov 2008 The Ark 29 Nov 2008 Clydebank Crow Bar 20 Dec 2008 Ivory Blacks
GUN's 10th of July gig at Rockers in Midland street, Glasgow has been cancelled. The gig on Friday the 11th will go ahead as scheduled.
Here is the statement from the band:
"GUN's Thursday the 10th July show is now cancelled due to unexpected recording commitments that the band have just been informed about. All tickets for the Thursday show can be returned to point of sale for a refund. The band would like to apologise to all who have purchased tickets for this event."
Thanks for the add, first saw GUN in 1989 at the bristol bierkeller.... really did feel like we were taking on the world.... saw them a few years later at the same venue with baby as support.....
love to hear any new material or even get to see you playing live once more...
Greetings there Gun, Just receiced your classic 'Taking On The World' VHS home video. Radical! The best of luck with the reunion! Take good care mates up in Scotland and see you soon! Cheers! Best wishes,Jack Ballas Jr.
You guys were my total inspiration as a young kid learning to play guitar. I'm SO stoked you're back together and Toby Jepson will be a great frontman.
