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What event marked Ian Gillan's return to Deep Purple in the 1990s?

  • Their 25th anniversary

  • A rock festival

  • A charity event

  • The band's reformation

Answer

The return of Ian Gillan to Deep Purple in the 1990s was marked by the band's reformation. After disbanding in 1976, the legendary rock group decided to reunite in 1984 for a one-off charity concert. The overwhelming success of this reunion performance prompted the band members to embark on a full-scale reformation, resulting in the release of several new albums and extensive touring.
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