By Page Six | Created at 2026-08-06 16:46:23 | Updated at 2026-08-06 18:26:12
2 hours ago
Deep Purple rock legend Glenn Hughes announced his retirement from touring and live performances as he prepares to undergo open-heart surgery.
The 74-year-old musician took to Facebook to announce the news in a statement posted on Tuesday, sharing that he needs surgery and “has made the difficult decision to step back from live performances for the foreseeable future.”
“This past year, I’ve had some health issues,” the former Black Sabbath frontman revealed, adding that he has had “numerous MRIs, CT scans, and an echocardiogram,” which led his medical team to suggest open-heart surgery.
“I really have no option and no choice as health is my number one priority. Grateful to have been chosen with a life full with the gift of music…”
“Thank you for walking beside me,” the singer concluded, signing the message, “Your friend Glenn.”
Hughes had originally planned to perform a six-week US spring tour; however, the shows were cancelled earlier this year.
The singer revealed that the tour had been called off in a statement posted on his website in January.
“We regret to inform you that due to a minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes has made the difficult decision to cancel his 2026 touring plans,” the announcement shared with fans.
“I’m taking advice from my medical team, who I am working closely with,” Hughes said at the time, adding, “Hoping to see you, on the road of happy destiny.”
The tour had planned to kick off on March 27 in California and travel across the United States before concluding in Arizona on May 10.
“Looking forward to seeing you, on my next tour, in Spring 2026,” The 74-year-old musician said when the dates were first announced in late 2025.
He planned to perform music from his solo album “Chosen,” which was released in September 2025, along with historic tracks from his time in popular rock bands such as Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, Iommi/Hughes and Black Country Communion.
Hughes joined the globally famous British rock band Deep Purple as a bassist and co-lead vocalist in 1973, performing on three studio albums with the group.
He remained with the rockers for three years until their breakup in 1976.
The singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 as a member of the legendary rock band along with his Deep Purple colleagues.
Welcome to the Page Six Community!
Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.
In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.
Simply put, keep it civil.
Your post will/might be rejected if it contains:
- Spam
- Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind
- Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author
User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice:
- Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected
- Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments
- Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk
So, how can you be a power user?
- Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across.
- 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions!
- Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules.
Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!
