Latest about Ritchie Blackmore
The guitarist blew May’s mind long before Jimi Hendrix changed the game forever
In a new interview, Blackmore recalls the guitarist and his habit of putting himself down, something we find evident in his interviews through the years
He’d formed the band in equal partnership with Ronnie James Dio, but the singer soon discovered things wouldn’t be so democratic
Blackmore’s Night will play six shows this November, but Blackmore’s recent ailments have dictated where they play
“I didn't think it would be a hit," Blackmore says. "It was just something that Ian and I banged out on the spur of the moment.”
She says the former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist has expressed an interest in touring again and remains hopeful the band will perform again
His picks are cornerstones of rock guitar, and he doesn’t believe anyone should ignore their genius
They didn't call him "the Killer" for nothing. Said Blackmore, “I was a big fan, but I was very frightened of him”
