Blackmore co-founded the heavy metal band alongside vocalist Rod Evans in 1968, including members Nick Simper, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. Deep Purple are considered pioneers of the heavy metal and modern hard rock scene, which went through a few lineup changes over the years.
According to the guitarist, he will perform with Deep Purple in Wantagh, New York. He revealed in an Instagram talk with his wife that he will likely appear during an encore performance.
When it came to performing with the band onstage again, Blackmore adds that he sent a message to current frontman Ian Gillian. While admitting there was "no pressure" to say "yes," the frontman liked the idea and got a thumbs up from the band.
With the possible plans to join Deep Purple on stage, the guitarist only hopes he can "compete with the [current Deep Purple] guitar player [Simon McBride]." He admits that McBride is a very good guitar player, as well as former replacement Steve Morse.
"It'll be good to see the old guys again," Blackmore concluded. "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've been playing acoustic guitar for 25 years."
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