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Blackmore Returns to Deep Purple | Music News
Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple’s legendary guitarist and co-writer of classics like “Smoke on the Water,” is making a surprise comeback for a live show at Jones Beach — his first performance with the band since 1993. After years of tension, including skipping their Rock Hall induction over being barred from playing, Blackmore now joins them onstage with a mix of nostalgia and nerves, even joking about competing with current guitarist Simon McBride. Fans are thrilled at the possibility of hearing timeless hits performed by the founding legend — whether this is a one-off or the start of…
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