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As of February 2025, there have been no official announcements regarding a reunion between Deep Purple and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. In fact, both Ian Gillan and Roger Glover have expressed strong opposition to such a reunion.
In a November 2022 interview, Ian Gillan stated that a reunion with Blackmore would be “utterly disrespectful” to the current lineup of Deep Purple, emphasizing that it would be “only for money” and “nothing else.”
Similarly, in June 2023, Roger Glover dismissed the idea of a reunion, questioning, “Why on earth would we do that?” He further stated that the rumors did not originate from the band and expressed a preference for moving forward rather than backward.
Given these statements, it appears that any potential reunion between Deep Purple and Ritchie Blackmore is highly unlikely.
For more insight into Ian Gillan’s perspective on this matter, you might find the following interview informative:
