Ritchie Blackmore Official
British guitarist and songwriter Ritchie Blackmore began his professional career as a session musician as a member of the instrumental band The Outlaws and as a backing musician of pop singers Glenda Collins, Heinz, Screaming Lord Sutch, Neil Christian, etc. Blackmore was also one of the original members of Deep Purple, playing jam-style rock music which mixed simple guitar riffs and organ sounds. During his solo career, he established neo-classical metal band called Rainbow which fused baroque music-influenced elements with hard rock. However, Rainbow gradually progressed to catchy pop style hard rock. Blackmore formed the traditional folk rock project Blackmore's Night transitioning to vocalist-centered sounds.
Ritchie Blackmore discusses playing with the outrageous Screaming Lord Sutch.
Ritchie Blackmore discussing his time playing with American rock 'n' roll legend Gene Vincent.
Ritchie Blackmore discussing his time with Jerry Lee Lewis and the infamous Don Arden.
Ritchie Blackmore discusses how many of the great guitarists all grew up in similar neighbourhoods.
Ritchie Blackmore discusses how he merged classical music with rock music having seen 'The Playboys'
Ritchie Blackmore in conversation discussing going on the road on the age of 16 years.
Ritchie Blackmore discusses leaving home and moving away from his parents in the early 1960's.
Ritchie Blackmore discussing his early musical influences.
Ritchie Blackmore discusses his early years at school in this new interview series.
Graham Bonnet interview from Australia 1977 prior to joining Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow.
Deep Purple Live 1991 featuring Ritchie Blackmore & Joe Lynn Turner - Fire In The Basement
Deep Purple featuring Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Lynne Turner February 1991 performing 'Black Night'
Celebrating Ritchie Blackmore, Glenn Hughes discusses how he met Ritchie when he joined Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore 's Rainbow - Mistreated Live 2019
Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night celebrating Blackmore's Night in 1997
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow Long Live Rock ' n 'Roll 2019
Ritchie Blackmore's Blackmore Mistreated Live in Sweden 2019
The legendary Australian Sunbury Festival in 1975
Ritchie Blackmore on the genesis of Deep Purple Mark 3 and leaving the band in 1975
Metallica's Lars Ulrich discusses his first ever concert - Deep Purple February 1973 in Copenhagen
Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo & Kirk Hammett discuss the genius of Ritchie Blackmore.
Derek Lawrence provides some insight into his thoughts on the success of Deep Purple's IN ROCK
Derek Lawrence discusses his relationship with Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore.
Derek Lawrence discusses his enduring relationship with the band after producing the first 3 albums.
Derek Lawrence discusses Deep Purple's first recording sessions.
Derek Lawrence remembers his first involvement with Deep Purple in 1968
Ritchie Blackmore discussing meeting Chris Curtis in 1968 and the genesis of Deep Purple.
Ritchie Blackmore with Deep Purple in 1984 performing the album track "Hungry Daze'