Besides releasing a new album with Deep Purple and touring extensively with the band this year, Ian Gillan has also announced his first ever spoken word tour. Called "Talking Gib'rish", it will begin in 2027 and so far, includes only dates in the United Kingdom next April and May. “I am quivering with anticipation at the prospect of embarking on my first-ever public speaking engagements, The Talking Gib'rish Tour, in April/May 2027. I'll be covering a lot of ground, from my early days in Hounslow to whatever might have happened on the latest world tour with my beloved Deep Purple, and maybe something funky in between." "After 65 years on the road, there will be stories about some of the fascinating and sometimes magical events and people that I've encountered along the trail. It's going to be a blast!" Ian Gillan said. Ian Gillan spoken word tour dates April 28 - Bournemouth Pavilion 29 - Ipswich Corn Exchange 30 - London Union Chapel May 1 - Cardiff New Theatre 2 - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre 5 - Glasgow Pavilion 6 - York Barbican 7 - Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House 8 - Edinburgh Queens Hall 9 - Manchester RNCM Theatre 12 - Leicester De Montfort Hall 13 - Coventry Warwick Arts Centre Theatre 14 - Birmingham Town Hall 15 - Nottingham Albert Hall 16 - Hayes Beck Theatre 19 - Basingstoke The Anvil 20 - Bath The Forum 21 - Guildford G Live 22 - Folkestone Leas Cliff Halls 23 - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 24 - Bristol St George's 27 - Sheffield City Hall, Memorial Hall 28 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 29 - London Cadogan Hall Deep Purple recently released “Guilt Trippin'”, the third single from their upcoming studio album “Splat!”, which will be released on July 3. According to the band, it is their heaviest album in a long time, and they are already considering releasing another one next year. Their current line-up has Ian Gillan (Vocals), Roger Glover (Bass), Ian Paice (Drums), Don Airey (Keyboards) and Simon McBride (Guitar). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkTiWGGd-_E&pp=0gcJCU4LAYcqIYzv
