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Deep Purple postpone 2026 tour as Ian Gillan hospitalized
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Deep Purple have postponed their 2026 tour dates after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following a medical emergency, the band confirmed. The announcement means scheduled shows will not go ahead as planned while Gillan, 81, receives treatment. Fans have been reacting with concern and sending wishes for his recovery as the band says new dates will be communicated later.
Why now: The hospitalization of the band's 81-year-old frontman and the sudden cancellation of tour dates has worried fans worldwide.
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- Deep Purple Postpones the Rest of Their 2026 European Tour · Ultimate Classic Rock
- Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, 81, hospitalized due to medical emergency, cancels upcoming tour dates · Page Six
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