The Javelins' debut album will be released in August
Ian Gillan , vocalist of Deep Purple , has reunited with his band The Javelins to record the group's debut album, which will be released on August 31st. The album will feature 16 tracks including covers of blues, rock, soul and country, including the classic "Do You Love Me" by The Contours , "Dream Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" by Roy Orbison , "Memphis, Tennessee" and "Rock And Roll Music" by Chuck Berry , "High School Confidential" by Jerry Lee Lewis , among others.
The lyric video for “Do You Love Me” can be seen below.
The Javelins were founded in the early 60s, before Ian Gillan joined Deep Purple. “These contemporary recordings (2018) of The Javelins were taken from our set lists, circa 1963, when I was 18 years old. Now, some years later, I have the privilege and joy of working with my old companions from the original group: Gordon Fairminer (guitar); Tony Tacon (rhythm guitar); Tony Whitfield (bass); Keith Roach (drums), as we make a full-length LP,” said Gillan.
