Latest about Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore on the one musician he was closest to — and what drove a wedge between them
The two men reconnected before one of them died, leading Blackmore to write a song in his memory
Steve Morse spends his days fixing tractors and flying planes — and says it makes him more creative
The former Deep Purple guitarist says life on his 56-acre farm helps him write music after dark
“An owl meeting a bumblebee in mid-flight.” Ritchie Blackmore on crafting the perfect Deep Purple–era guitar tone
The legend reveals how Marshall, Fender and even a tape deck helped shape his famously heavy — but barely distorted — sound
Steve Morse says “a couple of guys in Deep Purple” were glad to see him go
Morse left Deep Purple in 2022 having spent more time in the band than any other guitarist
Steve Morse says 95% of his ideas for Deep Purple were dismissed, but he found a kindred spirit in one member
He’s Deep Purple’s longest-serving guitarist, but his creativity wasn’t always utilized
Did this novelty act inspire the greatest guitar riff of all time?
Blackmore didn’t feel as connected to the blues as his peers. For him, this band made all the difference
Steve Morse reveals the secret to his wah-like tone knob technique. Now try it yourself
Once you get this down, you can leave your wah pedal at home
Queen’s Brian May on the “fireball” guitarist who affected him like no other
The guitarist blew May’s mind long before Jimi Hendrix changed the game forever
