Deep Purple postpone shows after Ian Gillan hospitalised following “medical emergency”
Deep Purple have postponed two German concerts after 81-year-old singer Ian Gillan was hospitalised following a medical emergency. The short-notice cancellations affect the Leipzig show scheduled for 31 October and the Hamburg performance due on 1 November.
The band said it was arranging replacement dates and that existing tickets would remain valid. It has not shared details about Gillan’s condition; the group is scheduled to resume its European tour in Dortmund on 3 November, before UK dates later in the month.
In short
- Ian Gillan was hospitalised after a medical emergency.
- Deep Purple postponed shows in Leipzig and Hamburg.
- Existing tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates.
Explained simply
Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in the late 1960s, known for songs such as Smoke on the Water and for their influence on hard rock and heavy metal. Ian Gillan has been the band’s singer during several periods, including its best-known early 1970s line-up.
The group has continued to tour with changing line-ups over the decades. Its concerts depend on the availability of its members, while postponed shows can affect travel plans for fans and require new dates to be arranged.