Ian Gillan in hospital - EU tour leg cancelled

[gorch]

An urgent hospital stay in Leipzig revealed that Gillan has further health problems that will prevent him from continuing the tour. The decision was made to cancel the complete EU leg. Gillan has reached 81 years of age. The band are planning to move the shows ahead into 2027. We'll see if the band will still be complete by then.

Ian Gillan im Krankenhaus: Deep Purple streichen komplette Europa-Tour

Deep Purple müssen ihre Europa-Tournee stoppen: Sänger Ian Gillan wurde mit Gesundheitsnotfall ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert. Was Fans jetzt über Ticketregelungen und Nachholthermine wissen müssen.

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[Steve Haynie]

After the first show was canceled there was an immediate thought about Ian's age. Canceling or postponing shows does not look encouraging, either. Six years ago Ian sounded fine in Atlanta. He sounds good on the new album. I was hoping he could go on a lot longer.

 

[topekatj]

Regrettably, the best thing I can suggest regarding our aging heroes is to take every opportunity you can NOW to see them before (you know). But be advised they’re not likely to sound like they did on their albums (in the 70’s).
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