Deep Purple cancels two German concerts after Ian Gillan is hospitalised
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There is no new development in the supplied article: Deep Purple’s statement says Ian Gillan is hospitalised after a medical emergency, prompting the cancellation of two German concerts. The band apologised for the short notice and said it is working to reschedule both shows.
The Leipzig performance was due on 31 October and the Hamburg show on 1 November, during the group’s “Splat!” tour. Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates; the band has not disclosed details about Gillan’s condition. Gillan is 81, and bassist Roger Glover has previously said the group intends to keep performing rather than stage a formal farewell tour.
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In short
- No new change is reported in the supplied article.
- Gillan’s hospitalisation led to two German show cancellations.
- Tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates.
How this story developed
- 29 minutes ago The band’s update also noted that Gillan, 81, has previously spoken about having only 30 per cent vision, while bassist Roger Glover has said Deep Purple will keep performing for as long as it can rather than stage a formal farewell tour.
- 34 minutes ago Deep Purple said singer Ian Gillan was hospitalised after a medical emergency, forcing the cancellation of concerts in Leipzig on 31 October and Hamburg on 1 November, with plans to reschedule both shows.
Explained simply
Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in the late 1960s, known for songs such as Smoke on the Water. Ian Gillan, the group’s singer, has been part of the band for several periods, while bassist Roger Glover is another long-standing member.
The group continues to tour, including in Germany, where concert tickets are usually tied to a particular date and venue. Cancellations can affect fans who have made travel plans, while rescheduled dates and valid tickets allow shows to go ahead later.
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Originally published by Blabbermouth as “DEEP PURPLE Cancels German Shows Due To ‘Medical Emergency’ Involving IAN GILLAN”.