did ian gillan ever sing burn
4) âBurnâ: Included on the 1974 album of the same name, âBurnâ opened Deep Purpleâs Mark III concert tour. The group also opened their set at California Jam with âBurnâ and the song remained their show opener for the next two years. When Ian Gillan returned to Deep Purple he refused to sing âBurnâ, or any other song from David Coverdaleâs time as the lead singer.