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For the foreseeable future…
Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from touring and live performances “for the foreseeable future”.
This past year, I’ve had some health issues. The results from numerous MRIs, CT scans, and an echocardiogram have alerted my medical team, that I need another 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.
– Your friend Glenn
All his remaining live appearances are apparently cancelled, as they have been removed from his site. We are marking our calendar accordingly.
Thanks to BraveWords for the heads-up.
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With his abuse history and the cardiac issues he had before finally coming clean (with some hiccups and throwbacks), I understand how this is a daunting prospect for him. May the surgery be a good one, Glenn. Stepping down is the right thing to do now.
August 5th, 2026 at 02:30All the very best to you, dear Glenn!
August 5th, 2026 at 02:51Deep Purple Mark III has been my favorite version of Deep Purple.
Burn & Stormbringer are my favorite albums. I always found them cohesive and mature!
God bless you!
Really sad if not unexpecyed news? All the good guys are getting old etc? Have some loverly memories of seeing GH live over the yrs including a re formed Trapeze at the Hammy (honoring thier ‘late’ manager ) They supported FISH! Seen him in LND a couple of times, S’Hampton a couple of times, BTN. P’Mouth etc. Hoping for a full recovered Mr Hughes…All the Best – cheers PJ
August 5th, 2026 at 06:14