Deep Purple postpone shows after Ian Gillan hospitalised following “medical emergency”

Deep Purple have been forced to postpone two concerts in Germany after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised following a “medical emergency”. READ MORE: Deep Purple – ‘Whoosh!’ review: rockers’ 21st record is stupidly fun and outrageously silly The legendary British rock band were due to perform at the QI Arena in Leipzig last night (October 31) and the Sporthalle in Hamburg tonight (November 1), as part of their ongoing ‘Splat!’ world tour. However, the group announced on Saturday that both performances would be postponed after their 81-year-old singer was taken to hospital. “With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle (Hamburg),” they wrote in a statement. “This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalisation.” The band said they understood the disappointment caused by the short-notice announcement and confirmed that they were working to arrange replacement dates for both concerts. They added that all existing tickets would remain valid for the rescheduled performances, signing off their mess...