Deep Purple cancels German tour dates over singer's hospitalisation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:41 · Archive
Deep Purple has postponed two German concert dates after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised with a medical emergency.
Deep Purple has cancelled two concert dates in Germany after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised with a medical emergency. The Leipzig and Hamburg shows, which were part of the band's Splat! World Tour, were postponed on Saturday. The band said they understood the announcement came at short notice and shared fans' disappointment.
Ian Gillan, 81, first joined Deep Purple in 1969 and leads the current line-up, which includes Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride. The band is known for songs including 'Smoke On The Water' and 'Child In Time'.
Tony Iommi, the co-founder of Black Sabbath, reached out to Gillan on social media following the announcement. Iommi posted: 'I'm so sad to hear the news of my dear friend Ian Gillan - after being taken into the hospital for an emergency treatment. Thinking of you Ian and wishing you a speedy recovery.'
How it is being reported
- Guitar legend's tribute to singer after tour collapseLegendary guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his friend Ian Gillan after the singer was forced to cancel tour datesOxfordshire Guardian · 5 Nov, 13:15
- Guitar legend's tribute to singer after tour collapseLegendary guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his friend Ian Gillan after the singer was forced to cancel tour datesOxford Mail · 5 Nov, 13:15
In this story: Deep Purple · Ian Gillan · Tony Iommi · Black Sabbath · Leipzig · Hamburg
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