{
  "id": 17929392,
  "title": "Deep Purple postpones UK and European tour after frontman Ian Gillan’s medical emergency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/deep-purple-postpones-uk-and-european-tour-after-frontman-ian-gillans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:40:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/11/03/deep-purple-postpones-uk-and-european-tour-after-frontman-ian-gillans-medical-emergency/241821"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran British rock band Deep Purple have postponed their UK and European tour due to frontman Ian Gillan's urgent medical attention, reported PA Media/dpa. The 81-year-old's condition required hospitalization, leading to the cancellation of two gigs in Leipzig and Hamburg. Gillan expressed his gratitude for fans' support and apologized for any inconvenience caused. The band, known for hits like Smoke On The Water and Highway Star, was scheduled to perform in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London as part of their Splat! World Tour. Deep Purple regrets the cancellation and is working to reschedule the shows, with all tickets remaining valid for the new dates.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Nov 3 — Veteran British rock band Deep Purple have postponed their United Kingdom (UK) and European tour a...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}