Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from live work. The 74-year-old former Deep Purple singer and bassist, who underwent surgery in 2013 to repair an enlarged aorta, has decided to stop performing on medical advice. The announcement comes just days after Hughes performed with all-star covers band Kings Of Chaos in California.
"This past year, I’ve had some health issues," says Hughes. "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."
