The purple roar returns. A legendary night marked by the return of Ritchie Blackmore.
This is the last live album from 1993 when Ritchie Blackmore was still with the band after a long absence, and it brought back classic Deep Purple numbers with a spectacular performance. It was a night filled with tension and excitement.
"Live: Purple Flash - Ritchie Blackmore" is a live recording of Ritchie Blackmore's final European tour in the fall of 1993. The performance by frontman Ian Gillan and his renowned players is not just nostalgic, but a burst of the spirit and technique of an active band. Signature songs such as "Highway Star" and "Smoke on the Water" resonate with even more power as they draw the audience into a frenzy. Ritchie's unique guitar playing that combines classical and blues is still alive and well, and his attitude of sublimating even the tension and conflict of sound into beauty is the very essence of Deep Purple's "purple flash". This is a great live album that captures the real collision and fusion of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter between members with a tumultuous relationship.
