By Basant El-Faramawy
Deep Purple has cancelled two upcoming concerts in Germany after frontman Ian Gillan suffered a medical emergency and was hospitalized, the band announced on Saturday.
Shows in Leipzig and Hamburg affected
The cancellations affect tonight's scheduled performance at the QI Arena in Leipzig and tomorrow's show at the Sporthalle in Hamburg. Gillan remains in hospital, and no details about the cause of his illness have been disclosed.
Band promises to reschedule
In a statement posted on the band's official Instagram page, Deep Purple expressed disappointment and said they are focused on finding suitable dates to reschedule both shows. All tickets purchased for the cancelled dates will be valid for the rescheduled tour dates.
