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Ritchie Blackmore issues health update – and explains how he’ll get back to live gigs
The guitarist was forced to scrap touring plans last year, and ongoing health issues are forcing him to reconsider how and when he’ll return to the stage
Ritchie Blackmore sets the record straight about his relationship with Jimmy Page
Blackmore says he has nothing but respect for the Led Zep guitarist
How Rainbow bassist Craig Gruber galloped his way through a hard-rock classic alongside Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio
Having become disillusioned with Deep Purple’s growing love of funk, Ritchie Blackmore jumped ship in August 1975 – taking most of Purple’s opening act with him
Ritchie Blackmore says most guitarists aren’t nice people – but names one player who bucks the trend
Blackmore reserves particularly high praise for one of his Deep Purple successors
The moment Ritchie Blackmore knew he’d leave Deep Purple
Blackmore looks back on his Deep Purple departure
How Ritchie Blackmore came across an obscure string mod that introduced him to a whole new sound – and why it didn’t work for him
Burton proved it was possible to use banjo strings on guitar, but Blackmore’s early adventures with the hack got mixed results
Steve Morse on the challenges of putting his own stamp on Deep Purple’s material
Ritchie Blackmore's legacy loomed large when Morse first stepped up to fill his shoes
Ritchie Blackmore issues health update after tour cancellation
The guitar legend has opened up on his recent health issues after a handful of Blackmore's Night shows were cancelled
