Mark Rankin

Mark Rankin
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	rock
Years active	1987–1997
Labels	A&M Records
Associated acts	Blind Allez Gun (band)

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".

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 it^[1]

Trivia

• 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 World (1989)
• Gallus (1992)
• Swagger (1994)
• 0141 632 6326 (1997)
• The Collection (2003)
• The River Sessions (2005)

References

1. ^ http://www.tobyjepson.com/gun_update_30408.htm

External links

• Official GUN Fan site
• Blind allez - official site

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