I was searching for the right word to describe Ian Gillan. Charming is the one I came up with. For a man who has fronted both Deep Purple and Black Sabbath as well as having a solo career any artist would give their right arm for, I didn't know quite what to expect of him in person. He was down to earth, funny, full of great stories, warm, absolutely devoid of pretense, and, well, charming. When it came time to get down to the business of an interview, Gillan was relaxed, open, and a total gentleman. Pour yourself a Guinness, sit back, and enjoy...