Mark Rankin
Encyclopedia
Mark Rankin was lead vocalist with Scottish rock band Gun
, who were best known for their cover of "Word Up!
", originally by Cameo
. The single was taken from the album Swagger and was released in 1994. Others may recall the singles "Better Days", "Taking On The World" and "Steal Your Fire".
Gun (band)
Gun are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, best known for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up!".-Early career:Originally called Blind Allez then for a short time, 'Phobia', GUN were formed in 1987 by Giuliano Gizzi and Cami Morlotti , with Mark Rankin , Alan Thornton and David Aitken...
, who were best known for their cover of "Word Up!
Word Up!
Word Up! is an album by funk/R&B group Cameo released in 1986. The record made Cameo one of the most successful bands of that decade.-Track listing:*Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 Published By All Seeing Eye Music-Better Days Music...
", originally by Cameo
Cameo (band)
Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players, another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several...
. The single was taken from the album Swagger and was released in 1994. Others may recall the singles "Better Days", "Taking On The World" and "Steal Your Fire".
Current work
Mark Rankin currently works for Mercury Records in London, promoting new bands. He is not involved in Gun's reformation but has given his blessing to itTrivia
- Mark Rankin is a cousin of Sharleen Spiteri of the band Texas.
- Mark originally sang with the band Blind Allez before they changed their name to Gun.
Discography (with Gun)
- Taking on the WorldTaking on the WorldTaking on the World is the debut album from Scottish rock band Gun. The single 'Better days', taken from this album charted in the UK top 40....
(1989) - GallusGallus (album)Gallus is the second album from Scottish rock band Gun. The cover shows Benny Lynch, a renowned Scottish boxer from Glasgow. The album peaked at #14 on the UK Albums Chart.-Track listing:# "Steal Your Fire"# "Money to Burn"# "Long Road"...
(1992) - SwaggerSwagger (Gun album)Swagger is the third album from Scottish rock band Gun. It features their most successful single, a cover of "Word Up!", originally recorded by Cameo....
(1994) - 0141 632 63260141 632 63260141 632 6326 is the fourth album from Scottish rock band Gun. The number used in the title is now a telephone number for a driving school in Scotland but at the time GUN used it, was a number you could call to hear band members give out news on the band and leave messages for them..-Track...
(1997) - The CollectionThe Collection (Gun album)The Collection is a "best of" album from Scottish rock band Gun, featuring highlights from many albums and major singles. On the cover the band are photographed in the boot of a Chevrolet Impala.-Track listing:# "Welcome To The Real World"...
(2003) - The River SessionsThe River Sessions (Gun album)The River Sessions a double CD live retrospective from Scottish rock band Gun.-Track listing:CD 1Barrowlands, Glasgow, 17 February 1995# "Money "# "When You Love Somebody"# "Something To Believe In"# "I Will Be Waiting"...
(2005)