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IAN PAICE: “THANK YOU!”

JUNE 17, 2016

“A big thank you to all the people who have been in touch with me expressing their concern about my health.

I think you will appreciate that there have been too many to answer every one personally.

So if I don’t reply to you please accept my apologies, but there are only so many hours in a day!

Also my one typing finger is having its own “event” and is starting to get very sore.

I knew I had a lot of friends around the world but never realised quite how many.

Again thanks to you all and I will endeavour to keep you up to date with my progress which so far is great.

Ian.”

via Earmusic/Facebook



38 Comments to “IAN PAICE: “THANK YOU!””:

  1. 1
    Riccardo Monti says:

    big Ian forza!

  2. 2
    Kasper Kjærsgaard says:

    ?

  3. 3
    alex says:

    Hi Ian, I’m Alessandro Verona a drummer from udine italy, we’ve met many times, with deep and many projects you played with in the last years I’ve been following you since I started to play in 2006 and being a left handed you’ve been more than just an inspiration, a model for me and probably the reason why I still love to play and enjoy music. When I heard of your problem I felt a bit shocked since I my self experienced health problems, so I wish you the best, good luck and don’t take too much stress, think for your health, a few gigs aren’t so important after all… take care.
    Alex.

  4. 4
    Graham Cooke says:

    Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. The best drummer in the world needs to rest and recover.

  5. 5
    Alexandru Şestun says:

    Ian a living legend. Humble talented and charismatic, you are a true inspiration for many people. Wishing you the very best and hope to see you soon on tour!

  6. 6
    Michael Peck says:

    Very much understood, Just get better.

  7. 7
    George Martin says:

    Thank God!

  8. 8
    Scott says:

    Get better Ian. You are my biggest influence on the drums.

  9. 9
    Blane Puderbaugh says:

    Thoughts and prayer Ian! Get well soon.

  10. 10
    Chris says:

    SPEED KING …. in recovery ! All the BEST & Get well soon ! Greetings from Vienna.

  11. 11
    Kim Peters says:

    WE love YOU. Take good care of yourself, Ian.

  12. 12
    Andy Atkinson says:

    Best wishes for a good recovery Ian.

  13. 13
    Alfredo Vega Yañez says:

    Mucho animo y Aliviate pronto Paicey

  14. 14
    korhan says:

    We love you so much paicey.You are a great musician and a gentleman.
    But musically you are incrediable.It is hard to explain.
    Hope to see you in Turkey July 5th.
    Have a great recovery.
    You mean so much.

  15. 15
    Dpfender says:

    Give the typing finger a rest. Take care and get well soon!

  16. 16
    julie says:

    Glad to hear you are ok
    . Im sure Im not the only one in Australia that wishes you well and a speedy recovery
    Look forward to a Deep Purple Concert Down Under soon I hope.
    xxxxx.

  17. 17
    Nick says:

    Bless you, Ian Paice. Take all the time you need to fully recover. As an aside, I have named by new boat “Knot Responsible” in tribute to my favorite band. My last boat was “Smooth Dancer.”

  18. 18
    Marcelo Minicucci says:

    Fuerzas Ian!!!!! Pronto vas a volver!!!!!

  19. 19
    Greg Furlong says:

    All the best Ian, Remember the most gifted of Rock stars have the gift of self effacing Modesty. Thats you.Not only a great Drummer but a gentleman in every sense.
    Looking forward to your full recovery and seeing Deep Purple agian in Melbourne Australia soon.
    Cheers

    Greg Furlong

  20. 20
    James Strange says:

    Mr. Paice,

    I am glad to hear your prospects are good. Here is wishing you a speedy recovery.

    Thanks for all the great music over the years. I still listen to your musical dustbins on a regular basis.

    Health and happiness to you and your,

    Jim Strange
    Nevada, USA

  21. 21
    Blackwood Richmore says:

    We all love you Ian, you’re the best!. You’re (with full respect) our little drummer boy… pa ra pa pum pum! (Like in that Christmas song). Be well & be happy & more power to you.

  22. 22
    BreisHeim says:

    Yes Ian, we are all here for you.
    Take it easy, get well.
    All the best.

  23. 23
    conrad passas says:

    God bless you ian . . You couldn’t comprehend in one lifetime just how much love, regard and respect, whether on a personal or musical level, you have earned. ??

  24. 24
    David McCrory says:

    Get well soon Ian.
    Best Wishes

  25. 25
    David McCrory says:

    I wish you well for a speedy recovery

  26. 26
    errolarias says:

    Thank you Ian .. Me ,and my whole family, wish you the best !! Get well soon my friend !

  27. 27
    John says:

    Get well soon, Ian. The live shows can wait, and you already have the new album in the can. Take a well-deserved break and take care of yourself!

  28. 28
    michael mazur says:

    No Ian thank you for being one of the best drummers ever. Also thanks again for being part of the greatest rock band ever. Get well soon. Mike

  29. 29
    James Gemmell says:

    Paicey, you’re the best.

  30. 30
    Scott says:

    Get well Ian. You still have a lot of drumming to do.

  31. 31
    Adel says:

    Drumming is your only cure Ian. Get well and get your arms on full swing soon. Take care.

  32. 32
    Craig says:

    Look after yourself Ian. You need to spend more time chilling on a certain Island in Spain. All the best. PS. Did Son Ganxo charge you for the t shirt on the 1993 Birmingham Purple video? ?

  33. 33
    Roberto Daniel Sasiambarrena says:

    Ten fe IAN… Te recuperaras… y seguire escuchandote…!!

  34. 34
    Birger says:

    Hi Ian!
    I just got the news that it was actually YOU that was ill. I live in Gothenburg and had planned to go and see your show. I´m so glad it was just a minor stroke and that you expect to be fully recovered! I agree with many others here in that your health and well-being must come first so take your time! Hope to see you and Deep Purple in concert soon again! Know that you were my first drumming inspiration some 40 years ago. I have since played with Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonett and Doogie White ( in recent years) to name the most famous in my resume. I know that you and Deep Purple had very much to do with that for without Deep Purple, Rainbow etc. it would never have happened!
    Thanks a million for years of inspiration Ian! Get well now!

    God bless you, always!

    Birger Lofman
    Gothenburg

  35. 35
    Reinhard says:

    Dear Ian:-) I pray to god for your healthyness:-) ‘you will be the “old” again:-))
    I had cancer and I know, it is good to have friends and Family, we all are humans and sometimes something goes wrong. But believe me, you get well again, because you are not only an amazing Drummer, you also are a wonderful Person:-))

    God bless you and best and heartly greetings from Austria:-)

    Reinhard

  36. 36
    Rob says:

    Glad to hear you’re healing well.
    Take it easy. Here’s wishing you health and happiness.

  37. 37
    Victor Martinez says:

    Get well, soon, Ian. You’re in my thoughts and prayers!!! Love you Live!!!

  38. 38
    Steve N says:

    Hi Ian,

    I had a TIA 4 years ago, and like you I had some temporary effects. I now take a set of tablets each to prevent recurrence and I’m back to normal. My measure is how well I play golf and I just won a small tournament so hey ho! Hope you’re back behind the kit soon! Take care mate!

    Been following you guys since 72!

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