Janick Gers | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Janick Robert Gers |
Born | Hartlepool, England | 27 January 1957
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Occupation | Guitarist |
Years active | 1975–present |
Janick Robert Gers (/ˈjænɪk ˈɡɜːrz/; born 27 January 1957) is an English musician who is best known as one of the three guitarists in heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1990. He initially joined to replace Adrian Smith, but remained in the band after Smith rejoined in 1999. Gers was previously a member of Gillan and co-founder of the band White Spirit in 1975.