Glenn Hughes, often referred to as "the Voice of Rock", has just announced the cancellation of his upcoming tour. Hughes is known for his work with bands like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Trapeze.
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In an Instagram statement, Hughes shared that he was simply following the doctor's orders with this decision. While he is reportedly dealing with a "minor health issue", the nature of his health problems has not been disclosed.
"We regret to inform you that due to a minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes has made the difficult decision to cancel his 2026 USA tour," his team shared. "Glenn comments: 'I'm taking advice from my medical team, who I am working closely with. Hoping to see you, on the road of happy destiny.'
The post also assured fans that they would get their money back. "Ticket & VIP Upgrade refunds will be available from your point of purchase," it read.
In February, Hughes announced that he would be embarking on a US and UK leg of The Chosen Years tour. The tour was meant to pay homage to Hughes' legendary career, featuring songs from his time with various groups. It was also going to feature songs from Hughes' solo album, Chosen, which he released in September of 2025.
Why 'Chosen' Might Be His Last Rock Album
In an interview with Now Spinning Magazine in August, Glenn spoke about Chosen. According to him, the project may be his last rock album.
"I think this will be the last rock album I make, but it might not be the last album I make..." Hughes shared. "As I close out my career, whenever that's going to be, I want my voice to be the only thing you wanna hear. I'm not being disrespectful to anybody I'm working with, but this voice, which has been given to me, is really a humbling gift. It's not really me; I'm just portraying what God has given to me."
Hughes is known for having excellent vocal technique, which is quite rare in the rock space. In this interview, he talks about how he wants to focus on highlighting that ability, which the heavy production of the rock genre can often cover up.
"I want to go back to the groove. I want to go back to the feeling of the 70s soul music that I love so much. Rock has been great to me, but the soul is where the 'purity' of my expression lives," he shared.
