Gun are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, most well known for their cover of Word Up!, originally by Cameo. Originally called Blind Allez then for a short time, 'Phobia', GUN were formed in 1987 by brothers Giuliano Gizzi (guitar) and Cami Morlotti (bass), with Mark Rankin (vocals), Alan Thornton (drums) and David Aitken (guitar). Signed in 1989 by A&M Records the band changed the line-up after Alan, Cami & David parted company with them and new recruits Dante Gizzi, Scott Shields and Baby Stafford joined.
They released their debut album Taking on the World. Mark Rankin's cousin Sharleen Spiteri, of fellow Scottish band Texas and ex drummer Alan Thornton contributed backing vocals to several songs on the album. The single "Better Days" from the album made the top 40 in the UK. Gun toured the US and supported The Rolling Stones on their European Urban Jungle Tour of 1990.
Discography
* Taking on the World (1989)
* Gallus (1992)
* Swagger (1994)
* 0141 632 6326 (1997)
* The Collection (2003)
* The River Sessions (2005)
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