Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore: “I love to play to the fans. I’m not too happy being in a studio.”

The “best” blues player Ritchie Blackmore ever heard: “Never throws away a note”

The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)

The real reason Ritchie Blackmore had a problem with one of classic rock’s biggest bands

When AC/DC blew Rainbow off stage

“I reckon Ritchie Blackmore might have thought we’d made a mistake having them open for Rainbow, as we just couldn’t match them”: When AC/DC blew Rainbow off stage

The story of Ritchie Blackmore's most epic Rainbow song, Stargazer

Rainbow’s ‘Rising’ at 50: Ritchie Blackmore Looks Back: Exclusive Interview

“The band wasn't pulling its weight as a venture – it became a committee”: Why Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore issues health update – and explains how he’ll get back to live gigs

“It’s a bit of a mystery. I’ve found that at my age it’s time to pull back on touring”: Ritchie Blackmore issues health update – and explains how he’ll get back to live gigs

How Ritchie Blackmore Plans to Play Live Again

“I read the other day that I hated him. I can’t believe they said that”: Ritchie Blackmore sets the record straight about his relationship with Jimmy Page

“He needed to drink to socialize.” Ritchie Blackmore on his backstage encounters with Eddie Van Halen

Ritchie Blackmore claims “most guitarists aren’t nice people”

“I couldn’t believe he was a guitar player”: Ritchie Blackmore says most guitarists aren’t nice people – but names one player who bucks the trend

“He was such a nice guy, I couldn't believe he was a guitarist!” Ritchie Blackmore claims “most guitar players aren't nice people” and names the one exception

Ritchie Blackmore celebrates 81st birthday: A look at his legendary career

“It hit me more than I thought it would.” Ritchie Blackmore on the one musician he was closest to — and what drove a wedge between them

“A band member said, ‘If we didn’t write it, there’s no point in doing it because we won’t get writing credits.’ I was really disappointed”: The moment Ritchie Blackmore knew he’d leave Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore shares more about the health issues that forced him to cancel shows in late 2025

“I kept Cozy in the band because he would bring stacks and stacks of English chocolates...” In a brand-new interview, Ritchie Blackmore reflects on Deep Purple, Ronnie James Dio and the band that remains his greatest creation

Ritchie Blackmore And Candice Night On Investing Outside The Mainstream Via Blackmore's Night

Ritchie Blackmore Says New Rainbow Singer Spurred Band’s Reunion, Names His Favorite Castles

Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Play First Show In 19 Years

Watch Ritchie Blackmore’s Return to Rock: Setlist + Video

Ritchie Blackmore Won’t Attend Rock Hall Induction After Apparently Being Denied by Deep Purple Manager