The rocker’s issues initially resulted in the postponement of the band's October 31 concert at the QI Arena in Leipzig, Germany and November 1 show at the Sporthalle in Hamburg, and after further review and on the advice of Gillan’s medical team and management, Deep Purple postponed its current UK / European tour.
Gillan shared an update on social media on November 7, writing "Dear friends, I had a procedure yesterday which was successful. I now have to rest, in order to make a complete recovery and ensure that I'm as fit as can be before getting back to work. Thanks everybody for your patience and understanding. I really do appreciate it and apologize for all the inconvenience."
Deep Purple have been touring in support of their latest album, “Splat!”, which was produced by Bob Ezrin.
The band’s 24th studio album reached the top 10 in many countries, including most of Europe and their native UK.
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