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Blackmore Reunites with Deep Purple | Birmingham News
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Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, last seen live with Deep Purple in 1993, stunned fans by surprise-staging “Smoke on the Water” with Ian Gillan in Wantagh, New York—33 years later. At 81, Blackmore, who hadn’t played rock live since 2019, called it emotional and a potential farewell moment for the aging bandmates. Though he’s canceled recent gigs with Blackmore’s Night due to health issues, this one-off reunion proves his enduring rock spirit and bridges decades of history, making it a historic moment for fans and music lovers alike.
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