Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, is recovering at home following open-heart surgery, two months after announcing his retirement from touring and live performances.
On Wednesday, October 14, Glenn took to Instagram Stories to share the following message: “Now home after an eight day stay, and a 10 hour open heart surgery, operation, at UCLA, Ronald Reagan, Medical Center. Gratitude beyond”.
When Hughes announced his retirement in early August, he explained that he had “no option” but to undergo the procedure, which required opening his chest to operate on the heart’s muscles, valves or arteries.
“This past year, I’ve had some health issues,” Glenn wrote at the time. “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,” he explained. “Grateful to have been chosen with a life full with the gift of music… Thank you for walking beside me.”
Glenn Hughes photo by Iro Kalligeri (@irokalligeriphotography)
We wish Mr. Hughes a good and speedy recovery!
