GLENN HUGHES Says That He Is Getting His Energy Back After Undergoing His Latest Open-Heart Surgery

Glenn Hughes says he is regaining his energy after an eight-day hospital stay and a 10-hour open-heart operation to replace his aortic valve. The 75-year-old former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist had the same procedure in 2013; his recovery helps explain why he has retired from touring and live performances.

Hughes said his medical team at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center cared for him, and that he is grateful for the support he received. He announced in August that scans and an echocardiogram showed he needed another operation, making his health his priority after 58 years of recording and touring. His most recent live appearance was on 1 August with Kings of Chaos; a planned October show with the Purple Daisies was cancelled.