Hell has frozen over! Ritchie Blackmore to join Deep Purple onstage tonight!

[That 70s Guy]

“Well, it is a secret, and I don’t want anybody to know, but I’m probably going up to do an encore with the band Deep Purple”: Ritchie Blackmore to play with 'the old guys' onstage for first time since ’93

Blackmore sent his “AI pigeon” to ask Ian Gillan and got the thumbs up from the band, and now it is all systems go for tonight’s show in Wantagh, NY

www.musicradar.com

 

[That 70s Guy]

 

[ScreamingDizbuste]

It looks like Ritchie has gained a bit of patience and tollerance for his band mates. I can't recall ever seeing anyone touching him on stage before, much less his axe. In any case, I'm glad he's still playing, and I hope he's around for years to come.

 

[CrazyConnie]

Ritchie Blackmore Reunites With Deep Purple for First Time in 33 Years, Plays One Song

Watch the guitarist and co-founder join the group for a special rendition of "Smoke on the Water."

loudwire.com