- Deep Purple have postponed two shows in Germany after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised following a medical emergency.
- The announcement was made shortly before the band were due to perform in Leipzig on Saturday as part of their Splat! World Tour.
- Shows in both Leipzig and Hamburg have been called off, with the band confirming all tickets will remain valid for rescheduled dates.
- The rock group expressed their deep disappointment on social media and apologised to fans for the short notice.
- Ian Gillan first joined the group in 1969 and has remained Deep Purple's lead singer continuously since 1992.
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