Deep Purple postpones two shows after frontman Ian Gillan is taken to hospital with a 'medical emergency'

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan has been hospitalised after suffering a 'medical emergency', forcing the rock band to cancel two tour dates. The band confirmed he remains in hospital and promised to reschedule the postponed shows.

No further details about Gillan's condition or the nature of the emergency have been released.

The band said they are committed to rescheduling both cancelled dates for fans.