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UK rock band formed in 1968 postpones UK tour after member requires medical attention

  • On Saturday, Deep Purple announced the postponement of their 2026 UK and European tour after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalized. The 81-year-old singer required urgent medical attention following a medical emergency in Leipzig last week.
  • Gillan experienced a medical emergency in Leipzig last week, prompting the immediate cancellation of shows in Germany. Medical advice from his team led the band to delay the remainder of their tour.
  • In a statement to fans, Gillan expressed "deep disappointment" and noted that continuing the tour involved "very serious risks." He thanked supporters for their "good wishes and support."
  • All tickets purchased for affected performances remain valid for rescheduled dates. Deep Purple and their management team are working to identify suitable times to reschedule the remaining tour stops.
  • Although the band has not yet released updated tour information, they emphasized that postponing was "in the best interest all round." Fans have flooded social channels with messages of support.
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After the hospitalization of its singer Ian Gillan, the English band is forced to cancel its concerts whose date from Bordeaux on 12 November Deep Purple was to place his suitcases in Gironde in

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Deep Purple has to cancel the concert in Dortmund at short notice. Singer Ian Gillan was taken to the hospital. What fans now need to know about their tickets.

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Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung broke the news in Essen, Germany on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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