What to know about Ian Gillan’s health update
Ian Gillan’s health update confirms that the Deep Purple singer has had a successful procedure and needs time to recover. This article summarizes his statement and the band’s announced touring plans.
- Gillan’s procedure: Ian Gillan said his procedure was successful and that he needs to rest before returning to work.
- Tour postponement: Deep Purple postponed the remaining European and U.K. dates of its 2026 tour until further notice.
- Ticket validity: Deep Purple said tickets already purchased will remain valid for rescheduled dates.
- December concerts: The band was also scheduled to perform in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico during December.
Ian Gillan shared an update on his health via social media less than a week after Deep Purple announced the postponement of its European tour. His statement says that the procedure was successful and that recovery requires rest.
Ian Gillan’s health update reports a successful procedure and a need for recovery time.
Last week, the 81-year-old singer said he experienced an unspecified medical problem while the band was touring in Germany. Initially, the band canceled two shows.
Gillan said he had hoped to receive medical clearance to continue until the end of the tour, but that doing so involved serious risks. On the advice of his medical team and management, the band decided to postpone the remaining European and U.K. 2026 tour dates until further notice.
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Gillan’s health update includes further details about his procedure and recovery.
“I had a procedure yesterday which was successful,” Gillan wrote. He said he now needs to rest to make a complete recovery and be fit before returning to work, and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the postponements.
When is Deep Purple expected to resume touring?
Deep Purple has not announced when it expects to resume touring in Europe, as the postponed dates are awaiting rescheduling. The band said previously purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows.
Deep Purple’s European tour resumption date has not been announced.
More than a dozen European dates had been scheduled in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the U.K. The band was also slated to perform in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico during December.
European tour tickets already purchased will be valid for the rescheduled dates, according to the band.
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What did Ian Gillan say about his procedure?
Ian Gillan said his procedure was successful and that he needs to rest to recover fully before returning to work.
Gillan’s statement describes a successful procedure and a period of rest.
Are tickets for Deep Purple’s postponed shows still valid?
Deep Purple said tickets already purchased will be valid for the rescheduled European and U.K. dates.
Previously purchased tickets will remain valid for rescheduled dates.
Which countries were included in Deep Purple’s planned tour dates?
The postponed European dates included Germany, the Netherlands, France and the U.K.; December performances were also planned for Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Deep Purple’s announced tour plans covered European dates and December shows in four South American and Latin American countries.
