Glenn Hughes Announces Farewell to Stage in 2026

Glenn Hughes has announced that he will say farewell to the stage in 2026. Hughes made this announcement following a concert that he performed with Matt Sorum's group Kings Of Chaos. In recent years, Hughes has worked with the bands Black Country Communion, California Breed, and Dead Daisies. The announced plan to leave the stage in 2026 comes after Hughes worked with these different groups in recent years.

In his career, Hughes recorded albums as both a bassist and a vocalist in Deep Purple. With Deep Purple, he recorded the albums Burn, Stormbringer, and Come Taste The Band. Hughes also released his first solo album, which was given the title Play Me Out. Outside of his work with Deep Purple and his solo release, Hughes appeared in a music video by The KLF.

Hughes also collaborated with Tony Iommi. In 2005, Hughes worked with Tony Iommi on the project titled Fused. In another instance during a Black Sabbath tour, Tony Iommi was unable to find Hughes hours before a concert that was taking place in Los Angeles. Following the concert with Kings Of Chaos, Hughes announced that 2026 will mark his farewell to the stage.