The singer was hospitalized in Germany after suffering an unspecified medical problem; The band is currently scheduled to resume touring next week
Deep Purple canceled their concerts this weekend after singer Ian Gillan had a “medical emergency”.
“With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and at the Sporthalle (Hamburg) tomorrow evening,” the Rock Hall-inducted band announced on Saturday. “This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in him being currently hospitalized.”
Deep Purple did not elaborate on the nature of Gillan’s medical emergency or his current condition, but it appears the situation is not too worrisome as the band is already considering rescheduling shows.
The band said, “We understand that this announcement has been made at short notice and we share the disappointment of all of our amazing fans that we are unable to perform in Leipzig and Hamburg.” “Deep Purple and their team are focusing on finding an appropriate time to reschedule both of these shows.”
As of press time, Deep Purple is scheduled to resume their European tour on November 3 in Dortmund, Germany. The trek will conclude in their native England on November 25 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, after which the band will spend December touring Latin America.
Gillan’s medical emergency comes just weeks after former Deep Purple singer and bassist Glenn Hughes revealed he was recovering from a 10-hour open heart surgery operation.
Hughes joined Deep Purple as a replacement for Gillan, who was a member of the band’s “Mark II” lineup from 1969 to 1973, an era in which the releases deep purple in rock And machine head. Gillan later rejoined the band for five years in 1984, exited again, then returned in 1992 and has remained with Deep Purple ever since.
Deep Purple is touring in support of their 2026 album Splash!Their 24th studio LP.