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Blackmore Returns to Deep Purple | Music News
Ritchie Blackmore, rock guitar legend, is making a seismic return to the stage with Deep Purple—his first time in 33 years! He announced it live on Instagram with his wife, set to join them for the encore at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY, on August 12th. Skipping “Highway Star” for the encore, he’s stepping back into electric guitar after 25 years focused on acoustic—and admits it’s nerve-wracking. This marks his first major rock comeback since a brief Rainbow reunion in 2016. With Kansas opening and Deep Purple on their North American tour, fans are buzzing as history repeats…
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