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Ritchie Blackmore tears his Fender Stratocaster a new one as he performs live with Deep Purple in the early '70s.
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

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Burton proved it was possible to use banjo strings on guitar, but Blackmore’s early adventures with the hack got mixed results

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Steve Morse and Ritchie Blackmore
Steve Morse on the challenges of putting his own stamp on Deep Purple’s material

By Phil Weller Published

Ritchie Blackmore's legacy loomed large when Morse first stepped up to fill his shoes

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David Coverdale
David Coverdale announces his retirement

By Phil Weller Published

After an iconic career, the Whitesnake singer is calling it a day

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Jimi Bell
Jimi Bell may have lost out to Zakk Wylde in his Ozzy Osbourne audition, but he has no regrets

By Andrew Daly Published

The drummer turned guitarist remains grateful for what Sharon Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Joan Jett and Randy Rand did for him, as he preps original music from his Deep Purple tribute band

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Tommy Denander
Meet Tommy Denander, the session guitar great who’s worked with everyone from Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson to Joe Perry and Ace Frehley

By Martin Kielty Published

You’ve heard the Swedish guitarist on over 100 gold or platinum records. He tells his war stories from decades of session work, from fighting for all-important missing credits to playing with his heroes – and writing the song that finally brought Alice Cooper and Jeff Beck together…

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Photo of Phil LYNOTT and THIN LIZZY, Phil Lynott performing live onstage. 1970S, Ritchie Blackmore.
How Phil Lynott narrowly missed the chance to form a supergroup alongside Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore

By Nick Wells Published

The name Baby Face would end up being used as a song title on Thin Lizzy’s next album

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Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Bolin, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore
Glenn Hughes has worked with some of guitar’s all-time greats – now he’s named the best he’s ever played with

By Phil Weller Published

The rock legend has revealed how he’s split the difference between two superlative players to claim the top spot

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English rock singer and guitarist Terry Reid performing on stage, 24th June 1973
Terry “Superlungs” Reid, the guitarist, singer, and songwriter who forged his own path after turning down Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died aged 75

By Janelle Borg Published

Reid toured with the Rolling Stones, Cream, Jethro Tull, and Fleetwood Mac, released seven studio albums, and was even a session player for the likes of Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt

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Eric Johnson performs on stage during the G3 tour stop at The Magnolia on February 07, 2024 in El Cajon, California
How a support slot with Deep Purple and a last-minute guitarist replacement led to Eric Johnson meeting Christopher Cross

By Janelle Borg Published

Johnson cut his teeth as a session player for the likes of Cat Stevens, Carole King, Steve Morse, and, of course, Christopher Cross

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Clem Clempson
After Deep Purple decided not to hire him after Ritchie Blackmore's departure, Clem Clempson almost formed a wild supergroup with Glenn Hughes and David Bowie

By Phil Weller Published

The Colosseum and Humble Pie guitarist was in with a shot at joining the band –but says Tommy Bolin got the gig for one specific reason

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