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In a brand-new interview, Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion was like coming back from war

September 27

Ritchie Blackmore has compared his surprise return to the Deep Purple stage to coming home from war. The legendary guitarist reunited with his former bandmates for a performance of “ Smoke on the…

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