Deep Purple postpone rest of European and UK tour after Ian Gillan's medical emergency
The band called off shows in Leipzig and Hamburg, then paused the run "until further notice" on medical advice.
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Deep Purple have pulled the remainder of their autumn European and UK tour after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalised. The band's October 31 show in Leipzig and November 1 date in Hamburg were cancelled first.
Gillan said he had a medical problem in Leipzig that needed urgent hospital attention. He had hoped to be cleared to continue, but said there were "very serious risks" involved in doing so. Acting on medical and management advice, the band decided to postpone the rest of the run.
Many outlets call it a cancellation, but the band's own wording is a postponement until further notice. No timeframe has been given for his recovery.
Reports say the band's December shows in South America and Mexico are still scheduled, including a São Paulo date on December 5.
