Deep Purple Postpones Shows After Ian Gillan Hospitalized

Deep Purple postponed concerts in Leipzig and Hamburg after an unspecified medical emergency involving singer Ian Gillan led to his hospitalization, the band said Saturday. The group said tickets already purchased would remain valid for the rescheduled performances. The band announced it could not perform as scheduled October 31 at QI Arena in Leipzig or November 1 at Sporthalle in Hamburg. In a statement, Deep Purple attributed the postponements to a medical emergency involving Gillan that had resulted in his hospitalization. The group apologized for the short notice and said it was focused on finding suitable dates for both concerts. It did not announce replacement dates. Ticket holders can use their existing tickets for the rescheduled shows, the band said. No details were disclosed about the nature of the emergency or Gillan’s condition. The hospitalization and the reason for postponing the shows were described in the band’s statement; no independent medical information was reported. Gillan, 81, is Deep Purple’s lead singer. The group’s lineup also includes guitarist Simon McBride, bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice and keyboardist Don Airey. The Leipzig and Hamburg...