One of the guitar's greatest heroes, for Ritchie Blackmore, there is one man who sticks out above the rest as his favourite rock and roll hero.

In 1968, Blackmore ... weeks at the top of the U.K. chart. “Highway Star” was co-written by Deep Purple’s five members—Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord, and Paice. Ritchie delivers multiple ...

Ritchie Blackmore’s wife Candice Night ... He’s got six stents.” READ MORE: Top 10 Deep Purple Songs She continued: “I can’t believe he’s gonna be 80 on Apr. 14th – which is crazy ...

This 1961 tune from soul rocker Wayne Cochran was a crowning jewel from the “teenage tragedy” songs of its day ... great guitar work from Ritchie Blackmore and some wonderful orchestration ...

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’s wife Candice Night revealed that the former Deep Purple guitarist suffered a heart attack in 2023, and that his career has been on hold as a result. Doctors have advised the ...

“As far as flying anywhere, right now Ritchie has actually been told ... which will be released on April 25. Blackmore plays guitar on two songs on the album, the title track and “The Last ...

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 ...

To me, it was honestly the next 12 or 13 songs, the ones we finished ... “I still wish I could come up with a band name and maybe do like a Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, because it’s really awkward for ...

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. Of course, you’d need ...