The classic Deep Purple song Ritchie Blackmore wrote as a joke: “Hang on to your hats”

Despite Deep Purple's musical pedigree, Ritchie Blackmore wrote one of their classic hits just to mess with some press agents ...
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Ritchie Blackmore to perform at The Egg

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Egg will be hosting a performance by Blackmore’s Night, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The concert is scheduled for October 27. Get the latest news, ...
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Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow Live At Budokan 1984

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Ritchie Blackmore names his favourite band of all time

Guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore has revealed that his favourite band of all time are "probably" Abba. The former Deep Purple and Rainbow Man In Black made the revelation during a 40-minute online Q&A ...
American Songwriter

Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore Honors His “First Guitar Idol” Duane Eddy With Touching Tribute Following His Death

Finding his own place in music when he helped form the group Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore developed the perfect blend between hard rock and classical music. With unique guitar riffs that seemed to ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Ritchie Blackmore Explains How Boredom Led to Deep Purple Exit

Ritchie Blackmore detailed his decision to step away from Deep Purple in the ‘90s and pursue the more traditional folk-rock project Blackmore’s Night, explaining that he had grown bored with the ...