From Billboard · Mitchell Peters · · 50s
Ian Gillan Recovers After Surgery
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan completes surgery recovery after medical emergency.
In brief
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan completes surgery recovery after medical emergency. Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan recovered from surgery after a medical emergency postponed the band’s European tour. Originally reported by Billboard.
Ian Gillan's Health Update
Ian Gillan shared a successful surgery update after a medical emergency postponed Deep Purple’s European tour.
“I had a procedure yesterday which was successful”
Tour Postponements Confirmed
Deep Purple postponed two concerts in Germany and the rest of the UK and European tour due to Gillan’s health issue.
“I was hoping that I would get the all clear to hang on until the end of the tour”
Surgery Details
Gillan had a medical procedure in Leipzig requiring urgent hospital attention but is now recovering with a full recovery timeline.
“I had a medical problem whilst in Leipzig which required urgent attention at the hospital”
Tour Dates Affected
The band’s European tour dates were postponed from October 31 to November 1 in Leipzig and Hamburg, with Latin American dates still scheduled.
“As a result, and on the advice of my medical team and management we have made the decision to postpone the rest of the European/UK tour until further notice”
The bottom line
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan recovered from surgery after a medical emergency postponed the band’s European tour.
