Paice taken to Stockholm hospital after mini-stroke – expects to be back to work next month
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice has revealed that he suffered a mini-stoke this week.
Paice awoke on Tuesday morning with numbness on the right side of his body. After being taken to hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, it was determined he had suffered a TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack), also referred to as a mini-stroke.
It led to Deep Purple cancelling shows in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Horsens – the first time he has missed any gig with the band since they formed in 1968.
Paice, 67, says: "To all the people who were expecting to see Deep Purple in Sweden and Denmark this week, I would like to let you know the reason the shows were not possible and also to stop all the speculation and rumours.
"On the morning of June 14, I woke up to find that the right side of my body was feeling numb and I could not control my right hand and fingers.
"So I had myself admitted to hospital where I was diagnosed with having suffered a mini-stroke or TIA. The hospital staff in Stockholm were amazing and started my treatment straight away."
Paice adds that he expects to be back in action next month.
He says: "After both CT and MIR scans, there was found to be no serious or permanent damage. As of this moment, all I am suffering is a slightly numb right side of the face a tingling sensation in my right hand.
"My dexterity in the hand is coming back quickly and I fully expect to recommence touring next month. So now I have a set of tablets which have to be taken every day to ensure it doesn't happen again.
"These are the first shows I have missed with Deep Purple since its formation in 1968. Thanks to all the people who have shown concern and sent their best wishes."
The band return to the tour next month in Turkey. They are working on the follow-up to 2013's Now What?!.
First time missing a Deep Purple gig since they formed in 1968? That's unbelievable. I wonder if it's some kind of record. I mean, you'd think..........over 48 years..........the flu or something would have gotten him a couple of times. He must have played some gigs while feeling pretty bad.
And that got me thinking..............I know Gregg has missed a gig or two, Jaimoe too. Has Butch ever missed one?
Ian is a true Iron Man, get well soon
one of the best drummers anywhere. hoping for a full and speedy recovery!
In our prayers, get well.
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Everyone has a plan, till you get punched in the face,
And that got me thinking..............I know Gregg has missed a gig or two, Jaimoe too. Has Butch ever missed one?
It was my "luck" (ha) to catch the only ABB show Butch Trucks ever missed; 3/11/14 at the Beacon. It was not the best ABB show I ever saw, let me put it that way.
[Edited on 6/18/2016 by Jack_Frost]
Ian Paice is one of my favorite drummers of all time. May he return to 100% quickly.
