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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The European tour of the British rock band Deep Purple has been postponed. The band announced this via official channels on Monday. Earlier, a number of performances in Germany were already cancelled due to a ‘medical emergency’ involving singer Ian Gillan, and it has now been decided to postpone the rest of the tour as well.
After a hospital stay by singer Ian Gillan, the British rock band will continue their tour until further notice.
The singer talks about the situation on social media.
The 81-year-old vocalist suspended the rest of the European and British dates for a medical emergency in Leipzig. Local producer FanLab confirmed that work is continuing for the December 8 concert at Santander Arena in Santiago.
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