Glenn Hughes

Glenn Hughes Bids Farewell to Touring at 75, Cites Heartfelt Advisories

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes announces his retreat from the spotlight of touring and live performances. As he prepares to turn 75, medical advice dictates heart surgery, prompting this weighty decision.

With an epic career that spans decades, stepping back becomes an art of navigating personal health with grace. Fans must now cherish past performances, as this proclamation signals a profound shift in his public presence.

Glenn Hughes shrugs off rock god label, says no heirs to Zeppelin throne yet

Asked by Argentina’s Rock & Pop 95.9 what it's like to be dubbed “the voice of rock,” Glenn Hughes offers a polite bow, calling it a “very special” title, but politely brushing off the ego trip.

When the conversation pivots to newer acts, Hughes doesn’t mince words—he says he hears no modern-day Led Zeppelin or Rolling Stones, suggesting the new generation hasn’t birthed its larger-than-life mythmakers just yet.

Glenn Hughes Plans No Farewell, Just a Quiet Exit—Whenever That May Be

Glenn Hughes, the former DEEP PURPLE bassist and vocalist, confirms he has no plans to announce a farewell show. When asked on the Thunder Underground podcast, he explains that his last performance will arrive unceremoniously—without fanfare or declarations.

Returning to the subject of collaborations, Hughes is noncommittal about reuniting with BLACK SABBATH’s Tony Iommi, his creative partner on the 1986 "Seventh Star" project, leaving the door neither open nor closed.