“I will never speak to any of them again”: Glenn Hughes slams Deep Purple for “hurtful” behaviour at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony…
Glenn Hughes, former bassist and vocalist of Deep Purple, has publicly criticized his former bandmates Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice for what he describes as “hurtful” and “rude” behavior during the band’s 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
In a candid interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine, Hughes recalled the discomfort he felt during the event. He noted the lack of warmth or acknowledgment from the other members, stating, “There was no family vibe, there was no hugging, there was no handshaking, there was no, ‘How’re you doing, pal?’ None of that. And it was fing uncomfortable.”
The tension escalated when Hughes attempted to congratulate Gillan on stage. He described how Gillan “looked at me in the eyes like I didn’t exist,” which Hughes found deeply hurtful. He added, “I feel bad for him. I’m really sorry about his wife [Bron Gillan, who passed away in 2022]. I’ve tried to reach out to him. He doesn’t want to know.”
Hughes emphasized that he was the only sober person present at the ceremony and expressed his disinterest in rekindling relationships with the other members. He stated, “I will never speak to any of them again — simply because they were rude. Both Roger, Ian and Gillan were rude to David [Coverdale] and I. Very, very hurtful.”
Despite these tensions, Hughes clarified that he holds no ill will towards Gillan and wishes him the best. However, he concluded, “I have no time left for that behaviour.”
The 2016 induction ceremony highlighted the longstanding rifts within Deep Purple, as former members like Hughes and Coverdale were not invited to perform with the band. Hughes has since focused on his solo projects and collaborations, including his work with Black Country Communion.
The tensions between Hughes and his former bandmates serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that can arise within long-standing musical partnerships.
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