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Blackmore Returns to Deep Purple Stage | Music News
Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist and Deep Purple co-founder, stunned fans by taking the stage at Jones Beach for the first time in over 20 years to play “Smoke on the Water.” After a bitter split in the ‘90s, Blackmore—now 76, playing folk-rock with his wife’s band and battling back pain—surprised everyone by joining Ian Gillan’s reunion. He’d even changed his guitar strings after 25 years of no rock gigs. With a stool nearby and steroid help, he delivered a heartfelt encore that fans hailed as historic, comparing it to walking on the moon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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