Deep Purple rock legend Glenn Hughes announced his retirement from touring and live performances as he prepares to undergo open-heart surgery. The 74-year-old musician took to Facebook to announce the news in a statement posted on Tuesday, sharing that he needs surgery and “has made the difficult decision to step back from live performances for the foreseeable future.” “This past year, I’ve had some health issues,” the former Black Sabbath frontman revealed, adding that he has had “numerous MRIs, CT scans, and an echocardiogram,” which led his medical team to suggest open-heart surgery. “I really have no option and no choice as health is…
