Down The Road: The Complete Ian Gillan Band Story (8CD Box Set)

Explore the essential post-Deep Purple era of Ian Gillan with this comprehensive 8-CD Collector's Edition box set, Down The Road, The Complete Ian Gillan Band Story. This collection gathers all the albums from Ian Gillan’s time leading the Ian Gillan Band, a period marked by a departure from Deep Purple's heavy sound toward a more progressive jazz-rock fusion that built a cult status across Europe and Japan.

Key Features & Benefits

• First complete box set documenting the Ian Gillan Band era.
• Newly mastered albums complemented by B-Sides and rare Live Shows.
• Features brand new sleeve notes by Rich Davenport, based on interviews with Ian Gillan.
• Housed in deluxe 7” x 7” wallet packaging, matching the 'Gillan: 1978-1982' box set.
• Includes a 24-page book featuring new notes and memorabilia from the period.

Historical Context

Following his departure from Deep Purple, Ian Gillan initially pursued other ventures before forming this band, initially named Shand Grenade. Persuaded to change the name, the Ian Gillan Band recruited Ray Fenwick, John Gustafson, Mike Moran, and Mark Nauseef, with Roger Glover producing their debut.

What's Included / Contents

This 8-item audio CD box set compiles the band's core output, including:

1. Child in Time (1976) - Showcasing the progressive jazz-rock fusion sound.
2. Clear Air Turbulence (1977)
3. Scarabus (1977) - A rockier offering from the band.
4. Additional discs containing rare mixes, single edits, and live performances from the era.

Specifications

• Artist/Author: Ian Gillan Band
• Format: Box set (audioCD)
• Edition: Collector's Edition
• Number of Items/Discs: 8
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-02-27
• Manufacturer: Demon Music Group
• Packaging Dimensions: 320x320x20mm (7” x 7” format)
• Weight: 870.9 g
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

This definitive collection is essential for fans tracking Ian Gillan’s influential 'purple patch' between Deep Purple and the Gillan band.