Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Shares Encouraging News After Undergoing Surgery

Ian Gillan, the 81-year-old lead singer of Deep Purple, is recovering after undergoing a successful medical procedure following a health scare that forced the postponement of several concerts. On Saturday, November 7, Gillan shared an update on Facebook, stating that the operation was successful and that he needed time to rest to ensure a full recovery.

The band had previously announced that two shows in Germany had been postponed, with the remainder of their U.K. and European tour also canceled. Gillan had been hospitalized with an unspecified health issue during their European tour, leading to the cancellations of shows in Leipzig and Hamburg on October 31 and November 1, respectively.

Despite the inconvenience, Gillan expressed his gratitude for the support from fans, emphasizing that the decision to postpone the remaining tour dates was in everyone's best interest. Deep Purple's SPLAT! world tour had been ongoing since late summer, with the postponed dates originally scheduled to run through late November. The band's Latin American leg was set to begin on December 5 in São Paulo, Brazil, with a final show in Mexico City on December 19.