Ian Gillan of Deep Purple is on the mend after a medical emergency forced the group to push back its European dates.
On 7 November, the singer shared a health update with fans.
“I underwent a procedure yesterday that went well,” Gillan wrote on Facebook.
“I now need to take time to rest and fully recover, and to ensure I’m in peak condition before returning to work. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. I truly appreciate it and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
Earlier in the month, the band announced the cancellation of two upcoming shows, posting on Facebook that Gillan had been hospitalised amid a medical emergency.
“With real regret, Deep Purple must inform you that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena in Leipzig and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle in Hamburg. This follows a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has led to his current hospitalisation.”
The exact nature of the lead singer’s medical situation was not disclosed.
Gillan later thanked fans for their kind wishes and revealed that the band would postpone the remainder of the European/UK tour until further notice.
“I am very sorry for any disruption this may cause, but it is in the best interests of everyone involved,” he shared.
Gillan has fronted Deep Purple on several occasions since first joining the group in 1969. He is the voice behind many of the band’s biggest hits, including their enduring 1973 anthem, Smoke on the Water.
