Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan has revealed he is losing his eyesight and has said retirement is “not far off”.
The legendary singer, 80, last played a full run of shows with the band in November 2024, although they have one-off shows in Tbilisi, Georgia tonight (November 16) and Dubai and Kuala Lumpur in the next week.
They have also announced a European tour for June and July 2026, but as Gillan revealed in a new interview with Uncut, he is not sure how much longer he will be able to continue his work with the band.
Källa: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan reveals he is losing his eyesight, says retirement is ”not far off”
