Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist, revealed that he will perform with former band Deep Purple for the first time in 33 years. The announcement came during an Instagram Live stream with his wife Candace Night on Tuesday, August 11th. Blackmore disclosed that he will join Deep Purple for the encore at their concert on Wednesday night, August 12th, at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York.
Ritchie Blackmore co-founded Deep Purple in 1968, but hasn’t played with the band since exiting in 1993. During the Instagram Live stream, he said, “There is something we wanted to mention about tomorrow night… 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. But you can’t tell anybody, and I know that this is gonna be kept a secret. And will it? I suppose so.”
He clarified later in the stream that the encore would not be “Highway Star” with his legendary guitar solo, as the band intended to open the night with that tune.
Blackmore’s Return to Rock Music
Blackmore further added this would be his first time playing rock music of any kind in decades, save for a brief Rainbow reunion in 2016. He continued, “So, that’s gonna be interesting. I have not played rock music in 25 years, actually. It’ll be good to see the old guys again. I think we’ll all be on crutches and wheelchairs and things, although I think the rest of them are okay. But, yes, it’s kind of frightening. I haven’t played rock in 25 years… I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for 25 years, and at first I was very uncomfortable playing it, but I got used to it, and now I’m used to playing the acoustic more so than the electric.”
Deep Purple’s Current Tour
Deep Purple are currently on a North American summer tour supporting their most recent album, SPLAT!, with support from Kansas. Tickets are available for purchase.
In conclusion, the news of Ritchie Blackmore joining Deep Purple on stage for the first time in 33 years is a significant event for fans of the band and rock music enthusiasts alike. The performance is sure to be an exciting moment, and fans can look forward to seeing Blackmore play with his former bandmates once again.
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