DEACON Blue have issued a statement to fans revealing band member Jim Prime is in hospital "seriously ill".
The keyboard player, 64, helped form the band in 1985 alongside Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal and Graeme Kelling.
Details of his specific condition have not been released.
The band has said Prime gave the band the go-ahead to continue with their scheduled tour later this year, which ends with two nights at the OVO Hydro in October.
A statement issued by the band said: “We wanted to share some news with you about our brother, Jim.
“Unfortunately, he is seriously ill and undergoing care in hospital. We would like you to join us in wishing him well and to share your love with him.
“We spoke to Jim yesterday about Deacon Blue’s plans for the rest of the year, and he encouraged us to continue with love in our hearts and with his full blessing that his shows go ahead, even if it means replacing the irreplaceable James Miller Prime for the time being.
“Together with Jim’s family, we want to thank all the nurses, doctors and ICU staff for their ongoing care, professionalism and compassion.”
