Am 31.03. veröffentlichten DEEP PURPLE über Ihre Social Media-Channel folgende Mitteilung, in der sie bekannt geben, dass Steve Morse bei den Konzerten der Sommertour durch Simon McBride vorrübergehend ersetzt wird.
„Today, Deep Purple announce that, due to a family matter, Steve Morse will be taking a temporary hiatus from Deep Purple live shows but remains a full member of the band. Steve’s replacement for the upcoming live shows in May, June and July 2022 will be guitarist Simon McBride, who has previously toured with both Ian Gillan and Don Airey amongst others.
Statement from Steve Morse:
Hello, everybody. I’ve just done a few gigs with the band, after years (!?) of not playing live. It’s a bittersweet, wonderful time to get together. However, my dear wife Janine is currently battling cancer. At this point, there are so many possible complications and unknowns, that whatever time we have left in our lives, I simply must be there with her.
I am not leaving the band – I hope that after she gets a clean bill of health, I can re-join the tour. However, I am not seeing any likely situation which would allow me to do overseas touring in the immediate future. I continue to be privileged to be a part of the Purple family tree, and also to get to feel the amazing support of so many loyal fans and the rest of the band.
There’s a certified world class guitarist ready to take over for the live shows whom everybody will surely be happy to hear. I appreciate all your sincere prayers for Janine and thank you all.
Steve Morse
DEEP PURPLE – Whoosh! TOUR 2021
23.06.2022 Hamburg – Stadtpark
05.07.2022 Bonn – Kunst Rasen Granau
15.07.2022 Halle (Saale) – Freilichtbühne Peißnitz
17.07.2021 Brombach – Lieder Am See
19.07.2022 Mainz – Open Air Volkspark Mainz
21.07.2022 Rosenheim – Rosenheim Sommerfestival
24.07.2022 Lörrach- Marktplatz
Aber auch der Tourgitarrist von Deep Purple Simon Mc Bride veröffentlicht am 27. Mai ein neues Soloalbum unter den Namen The Fighter. Weitere Infos in Kürze.
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