Deep Purple postpone the rest of their European tour until further notice over Ian Gillan’s health
Gillan had a medical problem in Leipzig and his doctors advise against finishing the tour. All the remaining European and UK shows are postponed.
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Deep Purple postpone their Leipzig and Hamburg shows as Ian Gillan is in hospital
The band cite a medical emergency involving their 81-year-old singer and are looking for new dates for the two German shows. Tickets remain valid.
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