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Gun (2)

Real Name:
Giuliano & Dante Gizzi, Mark Rankin & Stuart Kerr
Profile:
Gun was a Scottish hard rock band formed in 1987 by brothers Giuliano (guitar) and Dante (bass) Gizzi, with Mark Rankin (vocals), Scott Shields (drums) and Baby Stafford (guitar). Signed in 1989 by A&M Records, they released their debut album "Taking on the World". Alex Dickson replaced Baby Stafford before the release of their second album "Gallus". Both Alex and Scott left before the release of "Swagger", Giuliano taking over all guitar duties and Mark Kerr (brother of Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr) replacing Scott.

"Swagger" was their most successful album, propelled by the success of their version of Cameo's "Word Up", which was a top 10 UK hit in the UK. The band took a break and returned three years later with yet another new drummer, Stuart Kerr (formerly of Texas), a new name (G.U.N.), and a new album "0141 632 6326". The band split in 1997 and, aside from a few one-off reunion gigs in 1998 and 1999, have not been active since.
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All | Gun (2) | G.U.N.
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Discography

Releases:
Better Days (Maxi, Single) (6 versions)   A&M Records ... 1989
Inside Out (Maxi, Single) (5 versions)   A&M Records 1989
Money (Everybody Loves Her) (Single) (3 versions)   A&M Records 1989
Shame On You (Maxi, Single) (5 versions)   A&M Records ... 1989
Taking On The World (Album) (5 versions)   A&M Records 1989
Taking On The World (Single) (4 versions)   A&M Records 1990
Gallus (CD, Album)   A&M Records 1992
Gallus (Cass, Promo, Smplr)   A&M Records 1992
Higher Ground (CD, Maxi)   A&M Records 1992
Steal Your Fire (Box)   A&M Records 1992
Steal Your Fire (CD, Single, Promo)   A&M Records 1992
Welcome To The Real World (12", Pic)   A&M Records, A&M Records 1992
Don't Say It's Over (Single) (3 versions)   A&M Records 1994
Swagger (CD, Album)   A&M Records 1994
Word Up (Single, Maxi) (7 versions)   A&M Records 1994
Something Worthwhile (12", Pic)   A&M Records 1995
The Only One (Maxi, Single) (3 versions)   A&M Records 1995
The Only One / Word Up (12")   A&M Records 1995
0141 632 5325 (CD)   A&M Records 1997
0141 632 6326 (CD, Album)   A&M Records 1997
Crazy You (3 versions)   A&M Records 1997
My Sweet Jane (CD)   A&M Records 1997
Tracks Appear On:
Good Morning 90s (LP, Comp) Shame On You PolyGram 1990
Leather & Lace - The Second Chapter (Comp) (2 versions) Better Days Dino Entertainment 1990
Hit Parade (Cass, Comp) Steal Your Fire Polygram Portugal 1992
Metal CD Collection 03 (CD, Comp) Money To Burn Northern & Shell Publications 1992
Metal Hammer - The Video Magazine Vol 4 (VHS, PAL, SECAM) Extra Metal Hammer (UK), Picture Music International 1992
The Chart Show Ultimate Rock Album (Comp) (2 versions) Steal Your Fire The Hit Label 1993
Now That's What I Call Music 1994 (2xCD, Comp) Word Up EMI Records, EMI Records, Polygram, Virgin 1994
Remix Culture 140 (2x12") Word Up (Tinman Remix) DMC 1994
The Greatest Hits '94 Volume 3 (CD, Comp) Word Up Magnum 1994
Rocks Off (CD) Word Up PolyGram TV 1995
What's Up 3 More Greatest Rock Hits Of The 90's (CD, Comp) Word Up Magnum 1995
Barb Wire: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD, Comp) Word Up London Records 1996
Crossing All Over! - Vol. 4 (2xCD) Word Up GUN Records (2), BMG 1996
Rock Anthems Volume 2 (2xCD, Comp) Better Days Dino Entertainment 1996
The Best Of Three In The Park (3xCD) Word Up Go! Discs 1996
Sounds Of 97 Vol. 6 (CD, Promo) Crazy You Musikexpress 1997
The One And Only Rock Album (CD, Comp) Word Up Mercury 1997
Now That's What I Call Music! 1994 (2xCD, Comp) Word Up EMI Records, Virgin, Universal Music (UK) 1999
One Shot - Die Eintagsfliegen Der 80er Und 90er (2xCD, Comp, Copy Prot.) Word Up Polystar Records, Universal Strategic Marketing (Germany) 2002
Rock Monsters - Unleash The Beast (2xCD, Comp) Word Up Universal Music TV 2002
Nineties (3xCD, Comp) Word Up Universal International Music BV 2003
Classic School Of Rock (2xCD, Comp) Word Up Universal Music TV 2007
Old Skoöl Of Rock (2xCD) Word Up Universal Music International Division 2007
The Ultimate Collection Rock 100 Hits (5xCD, Comp) Word Up Union Square Music 2008
The Voice Of Rock Volume 2 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Word Up Not On Label  
Tune Up - Rock 44 (CD, Comp, Promo) Better Days Album Network, The  
Unofficial Releases:
Braun MTV Eurocharts August 1994 (CD, Unofficial) Word Up MTV Music Entertainment (Holland) 1994
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