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Richard Hugh Blackmore (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist. He was a founding member and the lead guitarist of Deep Purple, playing jam-style hard rock music that mixed guitar riffs and organ sounds. [ 1] . He is prolific in creating guitar riffs and has been known for playing both classically influenced and blues -based solos.
Sep 12, 2016 · Ritchie Blackmore says he’s suffering from the effects of age and believes his former Deep Purple bandmates are working themselves too hard given the advanced years of its collective members.
A figure who wielded his Fender Strats like Excalibur? The forefather of neo-classical shred? A believer in the mystical, wearing tights and playing old madrigals? It can only be great Ritchie Blackmore.
Mar 10, 2021 · Ritchie Blackmore. Back in 1968, however, Deep Purple were a fledging act led by Blackmore and Lord, the latter a classically trained pianist who had already logged years of recording, performing, and session work (he claimed to have played organ on the Kinks’ 1964 hit single “You Really Got Me”).
Jun 9, 2016 · In this career-spanning interview from 1995, Ritchie Blackmore looks back at his achievements with Deep Purple and Rainbow, his run-ins with bandmates and his love of seances.
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Jun 7, 2016 · Classic Rock looks back at the legendary Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist’s 10 greatest songs.
Apr 14, 2024 · One of the world’s greatest guitarists, born on April 14, 1945, is a deserving subject of a career-overview playlist, and so we present Ritchie Blackmore In 20 Songs.