Ian Gillan Recovering From "Successful Procedure" Following Medical Emergency that Led Deep Purple to Postpone UK and European Tour Dates
The 81-year-old singer says he needs rest after a successful procedure, and Deep Purple has postponed the rest of its European and UK tour.
- On Saturday, Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan announced he underwent a successful procedure following a medical emergency last week in Leipzig. The 81-year-old vocalist is now resting to ensure full recovery before returning to work.
- The band postponed its entire European tour after Gillan experienced a medical emergency in Leipzig last week. Canceled shows included performances across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and five U.K. dates originally scheduled through November.
- While European dates remain suspended, Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover previously confirmed the band has no plans for a final farewell tour. The Latin American leg is still scheduled to launch in December.
- Management is focused on rescheduling the postponed performances, with all previously purchased tickets remaining valid for new dates. The band expressed disappointment over the short-notice cancellations to fans.
- Despite his 81 years, Gillan remains focused on the future and recently stated he still finds joy in performing. He has fronted Deep Purple for six decades, including the 1973 classic 'Smoke On The Water.
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Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Recovering After "Successful" Surgery Following Medical Emergency
UPDATE: Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan says he’s recovering after “successful” surgery that followed a recent medical emergency that prompted the band to postpone European tour dates. “I had a procedure yesterday which was successful,” Gillan writes on Facebook today. “I now have to rest, in order to make a complete recovery and ensure that I’m as fit as can be before getting back to work, thanks everybody for your patience and understanding. I…
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