Janick Gers
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Janick Gers (born 27 January 1957) was the lead guitarist of the band White Spirit before joining Gillan, the group formed by former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. After disbanding he played with various artists including Fish of Marillion and then in 1990 played guitar in the first solo album of Iron Maiden's vocalist Bruce Dickinson. While he was recording this album he was offered to join Iron Maiden, because of Adrian Smith quitting. His solos are fast and furious, but he is a skilled composer. His main influence is Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple from whom he has got certain on stage poses and soloing attacks.
