Ritchie Blackmore Couldn’t Get Inspired by Deep Purple at the EndRitchie Blackmore Couldn’t Get Inspired by Deep Purple at the EndGuitarist reflects on his departure from rock music in the '90s, admitting he's a "musical snob."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Adrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreAdrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreIron Maiden guitarist recalls giving up his favorite pastime, thinking it wasn’t cool for a rock musician.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
William Shatner Gets ‘The Blues’ With Ritchie Blackmore on ‘The Thrill Is Gone’William Shatner Gets ‘The Blues’ With Ritchie Blackmore on ‘The Thrill Is Gone’It's part of his upcoming collection of blues covers.Chad ChildersChad Childers
David Coverdale Reveals More About ‘Ugly’ Deep Purple Rock Hall InductionDavid Coverdale Reveals More About ‘Ugly’ Deep Purple Rock Hall InductionFormer singer says current lineup “refused to go” if Ritchie Blackmore was allowed to attend.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Coverdale Says Deep Purple ‘Prevented’ Ritchie Blackmore’s Rock Hall AttendanceDavid Coverdale Says Deep Purple ‘Prevented’ Ritchie Blackmore’s Rock Hall AttendanceFormer member reports he has time only for Glenn Hughes and he’s happy others will remain “ex-colleagues.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Gary Holt Cites Ritchie Blackmore + Ted Nugent as His Guitar HeroesGary Holt Cites Ritchie Blackmore + Ted Nugent as His Guitar HeroesHear from the shredder himself.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Joe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore’s CriticismJoe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore’s CriticismOne guitarist recently said some things about another guitarist's playing. Now the other guitarist has something to say. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleFormer Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has weighed in on the direction the band went after he left the lineup for the final time in 1993.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Says Glenn Hughes Nearly Joined Rainbow in 2016Ritchie Blackmore Says Glenn Hughes Nearly Joined Rainbow in 2016Ritchie Blackmore said he invited Glenn Hughes to join the 2016 incarnation of Rainbow, and that it came to within a day of actually happening.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore Says Rainbow Reunion Shows Could Have Been BetterRitchie Blackmore Says Rainbow Reunion Shows Could Have Been BetterRitchie Blackmore has admitted that the Rainbow reunion shows of 2016 could have been better. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Announce ‘Memories in Rock II’ Live LPRitchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Announce ‘Memories in Rock II’ Live LPRitchie Blackmore's live shows with the 2017 edition of Rainbow are being commemorated with the release of a new CD/DVD package titled 'Memories in Rock II.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Hints at More Rainbow Concerts, Says Deep Purple Won’t Be Part of the SetlistRitchie Blackmore Hints at More Rainbow Concerts, Says Deep Purple Won’t Be Part of the SetlistRitchie Blackmore is indicating that he'd make some song changes if he were to reconvene Rainbow again in the future.Jeff GilesJeff Giles