Glenn Hughes, the 74-year-old British musician known as "The Voice of Rock," has announced his retirement from live performance, citing medical advice after a year of health struggles.
Hughes revealed on Facebook that results from multiple MRI scans, CT scans, and an echocardiogram led his medical team to recommend another open-heart surgery. The musician, who suffered a heart attack on Christmas Day in 1991 and was diagnosed with a heart murmur in childhood, described it as a difficult decision. His final public appearance took place Saturday in Rancho Mirage, California, alongside notable friends.
Hughes rose to prominence in the 1970s as bassist and vocalist for Deep Purple and later recorded with Black Sabbath. His career also included collaborations with Trapeze, Tommy Bolin, Gary Moore, and Whitesnake.