Deep Purple Postpones Leipzig and Hamburg Shows After Ian Gillan Hospitalized Deep Purple postponed its Leipzig and Hamburg concerts after a medical emergency involving singer Ian Gillan led to his hospitalization, the band announced on social media. Deep Purple postponed its concert at QI Arena in Leipzig on Saturday, Oct. 31, and an upcoming show at Sporthalle Hamburg after a medical emergency involving lead singer Ian Gillan resulted in his hospitalization. The British rock band announced the postponements in a statement shared on social media that same Saturday. The band said the decision was made with great disappointment and came as a result of the medical emergency involving Gillan. In its statement, Deep Purple wrote that the medical emergency resulted in his current hospitalisation. The band did not provide further details about his condition or indicate when he might be released from the hospital.Deep Purple also features guitarist Simon McBride, bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice and keyboardist Don Airey. The group acknowledged that the announcement came at short notice. The band said it shared the disappointment of all its wonderful fans that it was unable to perform in Leipzig and Hamburg.The group added that it is working to find a suitable time to reschedule both concerts. Tickets purchased for the original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled performances, according to the statement. The Leipzig show had been scheduled for that evening, while the Hamburg performance was set to follow as part of the band's upcoming schedule. No new dates for either concert were announced.Gillan has served as Deep Purple's lead vocalist during multiple stints, first joining the band in 1969. He is the voice behind some of the group's best-known hits, including Smoke on the Water and Highway Star.His hospitalization comes just weeks after former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes underwent 10-hour open-heart surgery. Hughes, who announced his retirement from touring, has also been the subject of health updates in recent weeks. The two developments have brought renewed attention to the health of veteran members of the band and its wider musical circle. Deep Purple has not commented on any connection between the two events.The postponements affect fans who had planned to attend the Leipzig and Hamburg shows, two stops on the band's concert schedule in Germany. The band asked for understanding over the short-notice change and directed ticket holders to retain their tickets for the rescheduled dates.Deep Purple did not say whether other shows on its schedule would be affected. The band's statement focused on the two German dates and on Gillan's ongoing hospitalization. Further information about Gillan's condition and about the rescheduled concerts was not immediately available. The band said it is working to secure a suitable time to perform in both cities.