Latest about Ritchie Blackmore
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
Ritchie Blackmore’s band cancels all remaining tour dates, citing medical reasons
Earlier this year, Candice Night, one of the co-founders of Blackmore's Night and the guitarist's wife, revealed that Blackmore was battling a series of health issues
Ritchie Blackmore on Jeff Beck’s imposter syndrome
Both guitarists revolutionized rock guitar – but Beck wasn’t always the biggest fan of his own work
How Phil Lynott narrowly missed the chance to form a supergroup alongside Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore
The name Baby Face would end up being used as a song title on Thin Lizzy’s next album
How a support slot with Deep Purple and a last-minute guitarist replacement led to Eric Johnson meeting Christopher Cross
Johnson cut his teeth as a session player for the likes of Cat Stevens, Carole King, Steve Morse, and, of course, Christopher Cross
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
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
