- Born
- Birth nameJanick Robert Gers
- Height5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)
- Janick Gers was born on January 27, 1957 in Hartlepool, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Drugaí Marú II, Top of the Pops (1964) and Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009). He is married to Sandra. They have two children.
- SpouseSandra(? - present) (2 children)
- Dances around on stage while playing his solos during live concerts
- Guitarist for Gillan from 1981-1982 and Iron Maiden 1990-Present
- Was in a band called White Spirit before joining Gillan. They were part of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) and released one, eponymous album in 1980.
- Joined Iron Maiden in 1990 after Adrian Smith left. Stayed in the band even after Adrian returned. With Dave Murray, Janick Gers, and Adrian Smith, Iron Maiden became one of the first heavy metal bands ever to feature 3 lead/rhythm guitarists.
- First guitar he ever bought was a Fender. He bought it fairly cheap when he was 18 years old.
- Even though he plays right-handed guitar, he is actually left-handed.
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