GLENN HUGHES Says That He Is Getting His Energy Back After Undergoing His Latest Open-Heart Surgery

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes says that he is getting his energy back after undergoing his latest open-heart surgery.

Late Thursday night (October 15),the 75-year-old Hughes took to his social media to write: "Now Home after an 8 day stay, and a 10 hour open heart surgery operation, called aortic valve replacement, exactly the same procedure I had done in 2013, at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Westwood, LA. My doctor, Dr Richard Shemin, head, cardiac, and professor of UCLA, really took care of me with his remarkable staff. Each day as I move forward, I am getting my energy back.

"There is only love in my life," Glenn added. "There are no mistakes. Everything is in its right place.

"Never believe that there is something wrong in your life. You are where you're supposed to be. Going through those experiences that are necessary for you right now.

"When you become angry at yourself, because you don't like the experiences that you are going through, you are hindering your growth. Rather be grateful, & thankful, for every experience that you're going through.

"Even though it may appear to be terrible in your life, be thankful for this experience, for the experience is not what you think it is, in your finite mind. There is a greater purpose to it.

"All is well..."

When Hughes announced his retirement from touring and live performancesin early August, he revealed that he had "no option" but to undergo the operation, which involved having his chest cut open and surgery being performed 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."

Hughes also reflected on his six-decade career and spoke out against a "small minority" of fans who criticized his decision to step back.

"I have been making records and touring globally for 58 years," he wrote on Facebook.

"99.9% of you understand my predicament, but a very small minority of you, think it's OK to joke, trying to get attention, is not the way to live & breathe," he continued.

"All my social networks, have been a safe place, with a great camaraderie between myself and all of you. At this time in my life, I have lived and done it all musically, and have surrounded myself with family and friends, who are all on the same page. Be kind to one another…"

Glenn's most recent full live show took place on May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois when he reunited with THE DEAD DAISIES. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare performance — under THE PURPLE DAISIES banner — delivering a 50/50 split set, kicking off with 10 of THE DEAD DAISIES' favorite tracks followed by almost as many iconic DEEP PURPLE classics. Following the incredible response to the sold-out St. Charles concert, THE PURPLE DAISIES announced a second show on October 2, 2026, at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. However, as a result of Glenn's retirement, the Agoura Hills concert was eventually canceled.

Hughes's last live appearance was on August 1 with KINGS OF CHAOS at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California. He was joined onstage by Richie Sambora, Jack Blades, Kevin Cronin, Matt Sorum, Steve Stevens, Phil X and more.

This past January, Glenn canceled his spring 2026 USA tour due to what was described at the time as a "minor health issue" that required his attention over the ensuing months.

When it was announced in October 2025, "The Chosen Years" show promised to be a dynamic, turn-back-the-clocks, two-hour live extravaganza paying homage to Glenn's illustrious career spanning five decades in music — featuring songs from TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE, HUGHES/THRALL, IOMMI/HUGHES and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION. Joining Glenn on lead vocals and bass guitar were supposed to be Søren Andersen on guitar and Ash Sheehan on drums.

Glenn's latest solo album, "Chosen", came out on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl.

In early June 2025, Hughes released the official music video for the "Chosen" title track. It was followed by the "Voice In My Head" video a month later. In August, Glenn shared "Into The Fade".

2025 saw Hughes busy touring across Europe and South America, with "The Chosen Years" tour starting in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, on September 2 and ending on November 29 in Bogota, Colombia.

Glenn, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, THE BEATLES and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.

Hughes first found success in the early '70s with the band TRAPEZE before joining DEEP PURPLE in 1973 during a pivotal lineup change that introduced him and David Coverdale to the group. Despite initial skepticism, the revamped band silenced critics with the release of "Burn" (1974),a powerful album that revitalized PURPLE's sound and remains a classic. During this era, the band headlined the iconic California Jam in front of over 300,000 fans, toured the world aboard their private jet The Starship, and released two more studio albums, "Stormbringer" and "Come Taste The Band", before disbanding in 1976.

Glenn's first solo album "Play Me Out" was released in 1977. He joined former Pat Travers guitarist Pat Thrall to form HUGHES/THRALL, which released an acclaimed self-titled album in 1982. Throughout the '80s and '90s, Glenn Hughes made countless guest appearances (both credited and un-credited) as a vocalist, bass guitarist or songwriter on other artists' albums. The endless list includes — among others — Gary Moore, John Norum and Tony Iommi of BLACK SABBATH.

Since 1992, Glenn has started a prolific solo career with a dozen studio albums where he explored all the different sides of his songwriting and influences: from hard rock to funk and more contemporary sounds. He collaborated — among others — with such musicians as Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Dave Navarro, John Frusciante and many others. He also founded or took part in some amazing musical alliances such as CALIFORNIA BREED (with Jason Bonham and Andrew Watt),BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION (with Joe Bonamassa and Jason Bonham) and THE DEAD DAISIES.

Glenn collaborated with Robbie Williams on his single "Rocket", which was released on May 22, 2025. The track also features a collaboration from Iommi and was the first time Glenn had been featured on a record with Tony since 2005, when they released "Fused" together.

Glenn also recently joined forces with SATCHVAI, a new collaboration by legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, by writing and singing on their single "I Wanna Play My Guitar".