Janick Gers

Janick Gers
Gers at Ottawa Bluesfest 2010
Background information
Birth name	Janick Robert Gers
Born	(1957-01-27) 27 January 1957 (age 67) Hartlepool, England
Genres	Heavy metal progressive rock hard rock
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. He initially joined to replace Adrian Smith, but remained in the band even after Smith rejoined. Gers was previously a member of Gillan and co-founder of the band White Spirit in 1975.