Inside the Gillan Years & Beyond: An In-Depth Conversation with John McCoy

Inside the Gillan Years & Beyond: An In-Depth Conversation with John McCoy

Author: Phil Aston September 15, 2025 Duration: 1:16:16

“Where Are the Accounts?” – John McCoy on the Collapse of GillanIn this explosive interview, John McCoy – the powerhouse bassist of the Gillan band – tells the inside story of one of rock’s most volatile and exciting groups.From the chaotic birth of the band after the Ian Gillan Band faltered, to the raw energy of Mr. Universe and Glory Road, the wild stage antics, the brilliance of Bernie Tormé, and the shocking collapse when Gillan disappeared into Black Sabbath – McCoy holds nothing back.We cover his work with Zzebra, Samson, Mammoth, Angel Air Records, and his enduring legacy in British rock. Essential viewing for fans of Deep Purple, Gillan, and the entire Purple family tree.“When I first worked with Bernie, he blew my mind. He wasn’t like anyone else – punk attitude, Hendrix fire, and just wild. I knew immediately he was the one. He gave the band that danger and rawness it needed.” John McCoy

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