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Ritchie Blackmore is heading out on tour after his health scares. Here's how he plans to do it

Blackmore’s Night will play six shows this November, but Blackmore’s recent ailments have dictated where they play ...

The one Deep Purple album Ritchie Blackmore wants to delete from history

While boasting canonical proto-metal records behind him, Deep Purple and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore highlighted one 'classicalbum he particularly loathed.
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Legendary classic rock guitarist suffered heart attack, career on hold

Ritchie Blackmore, longtime guitarist of iconic band Deep Purple, suffered a heart attack causing his career to be paused. The musician’s wife, Candice Night, recently revealed Blackmore suffered a ...

“I think every serious fan of hard rock music would love Stargazer”: How Ritchie Blackmore created his magnum opus

Recorded by the all-star cast of Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Ronnie James Dio on vocals, Cozy Powell on drums, Jimmy Bain on ...
American Songwriter

4 Unforgettable Songs Co-Written by Deep Purple and Rainbow Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in Honor of His 80th Birthday

In 1968, Blackmore co-founded Deep Purple with keyboardist Jon Lord, drummer Ian Paice, singer Rod Evans, and bassist Nick Simper. The group was initially heavily influenced by psychedelia and ...