"It is a pleasure to announce that the legendary icon Ian Gillan will join the Rock Meets Classic tour 2015 with a wonderful Deep Purple BestOf set," announced organizers. "Deep Purple performed the first-ever combination of rock music and a complete orchestra and there's a strong partnership between Ian and the RMC project. We are delighted - welcome back Ian!"

The Deep Purple frontman is the fourth act of five to be announced for next year's tour, joining Mr. Big's Eric Martin, Asia's John Wetton and Status Quo's Rick Parfitt on the bill.