Latest about Ritchie Blackmore
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
Ritchie Blackmore's health sparks concern after update from wife and musical partner Candice Night
Night reveals that the former Deep Purple guitarist has been warned not to fly due to his medical conditions – hindering potential touring plans beyond the States
Ritchie Blackmore suffered a heart attack last year
The Deep Purple legend is set to play six shows in the US this Spring, but has been told not to fly by his cardiologist
From Ritchie Blackmore to Ozzy, bassist Bob Daisley has worked with rock’s heaviest heroes
For more than 30 years, bassist Bob Daisley laid the foundations on which some of the greatest rock and roll ever was built
Ritchie Blackmore recalls the first time he saw two-hand tapping – at a wild show in 1968
Years before Eddie Van Halen put it in the early pages of the guitar textbook, Harvey Mandel was highlighting his performances with flourishes of two-hand tapping – grabbing the attention of onlookers in the process…
