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Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan offered a health update Saturday, a week after a “medical emergency” forced the band to postpone their European tour.
Gillan returned to social media Saturday to tell fans that he recently underwent surgery, which would be followed by a period of rest and recovery.
“I had a procedure yesterday which was successful,” Gillan wrote. “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.”
The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue.
