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DEEP PURPLE’s IAN GILLAN Undergoes ‘Successful Procedure’: ‘I Have To Rest In Order To Make A Complete Recovery’
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Ian Gillan says he has undergone a successful procedure and is resting to make a complete recovery. The Deep Purple singer’s update follows the band’s cancellation of the rest of its European tour because of his illness; neither he nor the band has disclosed what condition was treated.
The cancelled dates included four shows in Germany, one in the Netherlands, four in France and five in the UK, including a planned 25 November concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Deep Purple is scheduled to play six dates in Latin America in early December. Gillan, 81, first joined the band in 1969 and has returned for several stints.
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In short
- Ian Gillan reports a successful procedure and says he needs to rest.
- Deep Purple cancelled the remaining European tour dates due to his illness.
- The band is scheduled for six Latin American shows in early December.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan says he has undergone a successful procedure after the band cancelled the remaining dates of its European tour because of his illness.
- 1 hour ago Ian Gillan says he has undergone a successful procedure and is resting to make a complete recovery.
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Explained simply
Ian Gillan is the lead singer of Deep Purple, a British rock band formed in the late 1960s. He first joined in 1969 and has returned to the group after periods away.
Deep Purple’s European tour included concerts across Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK. The band is also scheduled to play in Latin America, so Gillan’s health affects its plans and fans who have tickets.
Gillan and the band have not said what condition was treated. Without that information, the nature of his illness and how it may affect future performances are unclear.
Coverage · 4 sources
- BlabbermouthDEEP PURPLE’s IAN GILLAN Undergoes ‘Successful Procedure’: ‘I Have To Rest In Order To Make A Complete Recovery’
- DeadlineDeep Purple’s Ian Gillan Recovering After “Successful” Surgery Following Medical Emergency
- Rolling StoneDeep Purple’s Ian Gillan Undergoes ‘Successful’ Surgery After Medical Emergency
- Far OutDeep Purple’s Ian Gillan warns he has to “rest” after recent “procedure”