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Ritchie Blackmore to reunite with Deep Purple for first time in 33 years. “It’ll be good to see the old guys again”
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“Well, it is a secret and I don’t want anybody to know, but I’m probably get up and do an encore with the band, Deep Purple.
(Image credit: Getty Images)Blackmore said he pitched the idea to Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan.
The show will see Blackmore onstage with current Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride.
Simon McBride of Deep Purple performs at Mediolanum Forum of Assago in Milan, October 17, 2022.
(Image credit: Francesco Prandoni/Redferns)The show will mark the first time Blackmore has performed with Deep Purple since 1993.