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British guitarist (born 1945)
quotations related to Ritchie Blackmore. The Official Blackmore's Night website Ritchie Blackmore at AllMusic Ritchie Blackmore discography at Discogs
Ritchie_Blackmore
1975 studio album by Rainbow
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow is the debut studio album by British rock band Rainbow, released on 4 August 1975 in the United States. The beginning of the
Ritchie_Blackmore's_Rainbow
English rock band
known as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow or Blackmore's Rainbow) were a British hard rock band formed in Hertford in 1975 by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Established
Rainbow_(rock_band)
British rock band
Gillan. Deep Purple were founded by vocalist Rod Evans, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice.
Deep_Purple
1978 studio album by Rainbow
April 1977, at a studio in Château d'Hérouville, France, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio and Cozy Powell. Keyboards were initially played
Long_Live_Rock_'n'_Roll
British-American band
mainly of Candice Night (lead vocals, lyricist, and woodwinds) and Ritchie Blackmore (acoustic guitar, hurdy gurdy, mandola, mandolin, nyckelharpa, and
Blackmore's_Night
Chilean singer (born 1981)
Black. Romero left the band in 2019 but returned in 2020. In 2015, Ritchie Blackmore announced his return to rock with a new lineup for his band Rainbow
Ronnie_Romero
1976 studio album by Rainbow
Following the release of Rainbow’s debut album, guitarist and bandleader Ritchie Blackmore dismissed all members except vocalist and lyricist Ronnie James Dio
Rising_(Rainbow_album)
1968 studio album by Deep Purple
former Searchers drummer Chris Curtis, who recruited Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore before leaving the project. The Mk. I line-up of the band was completed
Shades_of_Deep_Purple
1972 studio album by Deep Purple
is the band's third studio album to feature the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. Previous recording
Machine_Head_(album)
London. Formed in March 1968, the group originally included guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, vocalist Rod Evans, keyboardist Jon Lord, drummer Ian Paice and bassist
List_of_Deep_Purple_members
1969 studio album by Deep Purple
evidence than in the past. This was due both to the growth of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore as a songwriter and to the conflicts within the band over the fusion
Deep_Purple_(album)
Hertfordshire. Formed in January 1975 by then-Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, the original lineup of the group also included former Elf members
List_of_Rainbow_band_members
American heavy metal singer (1942–2010)
in which he sang and played bass. In 1975, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore founded the band Rainbow and hired Dio as lead singer; during his
Ronnie_James_Dio
Topics referred to by the same term
Ritchie Blackmore may refer to: Ritchie Blackmore, an English guitarist and songwriter. Also part of Rainbow and of the music duo Blackmore's Night Ritchie
Ritchie Blackmore (disambiguation)
Ritchie_Blackmore_(disambiguation)
1979 studio album by Rainbow
" recalled Glover. "I'm a huge Ritchie fan. Some of my biggest influences have come from him." By early 1979, Blackmore had recruited keyboardist Don Airey
Down_to_Earth_(Rainbow_album)
American singer (born 1971)
traditional folk rock project Blackmore's Night since its origins in 1997 with her husband, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. She is also the backing vocalist
Candice_Night
English singer
rock band Sweet to replace Brian Connolly. However, he was chosen by Ritchie Blackmore to replace Ronnie James Dio as the vocalist of hard rock band Rainbow
Graham_Bonnet
1968 studio album by Deep Purple
US tour when they were not away for gigs or promotion. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore went to live there with his German fiancée Babs Hardie. Executives
The_Book_of_Taliesyn
1974 studio album by Deep Purple
Coverdale, Glenn Hughes (joining from Trapeze) on bass and vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, and Ian Paice on drums. Burn mostly
Burn_(Deep_Purple_album)
English satirical politician (1940–1999)
singer, he variously worked with Keith Moon, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Nicky
Screaming_Lord_Sutch
English singer (born 1945)
Mick Underwood. Underwood had previously played in The Outlaws with Ritchie Blackmore, and it was via him that Ian knew about Deep Purple. By 1969, after
Ian_Gillan
1975 studio album by Deep Purple
studio album to feature neither vocalist Ian Gillan nor guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, with every other album featuring at least one of the two. Come Taste
Come_Taste_the_Band
1994 live album by Deep Purple
Birmingham on 9 November. The album is one of the last to feature Ritchie Blackmore, as he quit after the concert on 17 November 1993 in Helsinki. He
Come_Hell_or_High_Water
1973 single by Deep Purple
is easily identified by its central theme, developed by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. It is a four-note blues scale melody in G minor, harmonised in parallel
Smoke_on_the_Water
1993 studio album by Deep Purple
of frontman Ian Gillan and was to last to feature founding member Ritchie Blackmore, prior to his second and final departure four months after release
The_Battle_Rages_On...
1974 studio album by Deep Purple
Hughes. It was also the last Deep Purple album to feature guitarist Ritchie Blackmore before his 1975 departure from the group. He reunited with Deep Purple
Stormbringer_(album)
English retired singer (born 1947)
July 1969. Evans was replaced by Ian Gillan. It had been decided by Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord and Ian Paice that Evans' pop vocal style would not be suitable
Rod_Evans
1995 studio album by Rainbow
intended to be a solo album by Ritchie Blackmore, but due to pressures from BMG, it was billed as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, which saw him putting together
Stranger_in_Us_All
American guitarist (1951–1976)
mind about disbanding Deep Purple following the departure of Ritchie Blackmore. "When Ritchie left, I wanted to discontinue the band. But then David (Coverdale)
Tommy_Bolin
1981 studio album by Rainbow
marked the continuing commercialization of the band's sound, with Ritchie Blackmore once describing at the time his appreciation of the band Foreigner
Difficult_to_Cure
1990 studio album by Deep Purple
record as a Deep Purple album, a feeling echoed by Roger Glover. Ritchie Blackmore has said that the album is his favourite from the 1984–1993 reunion
Slaves_and_Masters
1997 greatest hits album by Rainbow
(from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, 1975) "Catch the Rainbow" (Blackmore, Dio) - 6:38 (from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, 1975) "Starstruck" (Blackmore, Dio)
The_Very_Best_of_Rainbow
American guitarist (born 1954)
hard rock group Deep Purple, replacing Ritchie Blackmore (after Joe Satriani had initially replaced Blackmore on a temporary basis, for the final leg
Steve_Morse
American guitarist (born 1956)
toured with Deep Purple, joining shortly after the second departure of Ritchie Blackmore, in 1993. He has worked with a range of guitarists during the G3 tour
Joe_Satriani
Solid-body electric guitar
Dick Dale David Gilmour Rory Gallagher Jimi Hendrix Eric Johnson Ritchie Blackmore Dave Murray Yngwie Malmsteen Richie Sambora Bonnie Raitt Stevie Ray
Fender_Stratocaster
1970 studio album by Deep Purple
It was the first studio album recorded by the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. Work on In Rock
Deep_Purple_in_Rock
British guitarist (1959–2024)
focus on his solo career. Influenced by the likes of Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore, Sykes was known for his distinctive playing style
John_Sykes
1972 live album by Deep Purple
Purple "Mk II" formed in July 1969 when founding members, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, organist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice, recruited singer Ian Gillan
Made in Japan (Deep Purple album)
Made_in_Japan_(Deep_Purple_album)
English rock drummer (born 1948)
hastily arranged an audition for Paice, with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore leading the charge. Blackmore in interviews years later stated: "I had looked for
Ian_Paice
British instrumental rock band
Members included Chas Hodges (1943–2018), Bobby Graham (1940–2009), Ritchie Blackmore (born 1945), Mick Underwood (1945–2024), Reg Hawkins (born 1942),
The_Outlaws_(band)
1967 single by Billy Joe Royal
Evans, for their 1968 debut album Shades of Deep Purple. Group member Ritchie Blackmore having heard the Billy Joe Royal original while living in Hamburg:
Hush_(Billy_Joe_Royal_song)
2026 studio album by Deep Purple
Retrieved 8 July 2026. Daly, Andrew (5 July 2026). ""I can hear a lot of Ritchie Blackmore fans crying out, 'No! He's using digital stuff!'" Simon McBride is
Splat!_(album)
English filmmaker (born 1968)
"Guy Ritchie's ultimate outdoor kitchen". 'Compton Abbas airfield changes hands', Blackmore Vale Magazine, 14 October 2022, page 24. "Guy Ritchie buys
Guy_Ritchie
English musician (1949–2025)
to be lead vocalist of the band that became Led Zeppelin, and from Ritchie Blackmore to front Deep Purple. Terrance James Reid was born in 1949 in Paxton
Terry_Reid
1987 studio album by Deep Purple
field but are not connected by the heart or by the spirit." Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has said much of it was re-recorded, and confessed, "I think I played
The_House_of_Blue_Light
2015 studio album by Blackmore's Night
Yesterdays is the tenth studio album by the group Blackmore's Night, released on September 18, 2015. Ritchie Blackmore - acoustic and electric guitars, hurdy-gurdy
All Our Yesterdays (Blackmore's Night album)
All_Our_Yesterdays_(Blackmore's_Night_album)
Personnel Vocals Ronnie James Dio Guitar David Feinstein Steve Edwards Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommi Vivian Campbell Craig Goldy Rowan Robertson Tony Iommi
Ronnie_James_Dio_discography
1972 single by Deep Purple
reporter asked the band how they wrote songs. To demonstrate, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore grabbed an acoustic guitar and began playing a riff consisting of
Highway_Star_(song)
1971 studio album by Deep Purple
the second album with the Mark II line-up, consisting of Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice, Roger Glover and Ian Gillan. It was recorded at various
Fireball_(album)
2006 studio album by Blackmore's Night
night. While the selection "Winter (Basse Dance)" is credited to Ritchie Blackmore as composer, the first phrase comes from Gaspar Sanz's "Espanoleta"
Winter_Carols
1973 studio album by Deep Purple
internal tensions – widely thought to include a feud with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. However, in an interview supporting the Mark II Purple comeback album
Who_Do_We_Think_We_Are
1984 studio album by Deep Purple
marks the longest between two studio albums from the band to date. Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover arrived from Rainbow, Ian Gillan from Black Sabbath
Perfect Strangers (Deep Purple album)
Perfect_Strangers_(Deep_Purple_album)
1985 compilation album by Deep Purple
"Emmaretta" (Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans) – 4:28 "Hallelujah" (Roger Greenaway, Roger Cook) – 3:42 "Shadows" (Blackmore, Lord, Evans, Nick Simper
The Anthology (Deep Purple album)
The_Anthology_(Deep_Purple_album)
American rock band formed in 2008
in 2008 by former members of Rainbow, along with Rainbow leader Ritchie Blackmore's son Jürgen (replacing his father on guitar). Members include Joe
Over_the_Rainbow_(band)
Surname list
British guitarist, son of Ritchie Blackmore Leigh Blackmore (born 1959), Australian horror writer and critic Lewis Blackmore (1886–1916), Australian rules
Blackmore_(name)
Musician
sort of got lost in the shuffle”, recalls Curiano. Curiano first met Ritchie Blackmore at the Normandy Inn, a Long Island tavern. They talked music over
Bob_Curiano
1983 studio album by Rainbow
Ratings". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 16 January 2012. "Blackmore's Night - Ritchie Blackmore Bio". Ritchieblackmore.com. 8 May 1998. Archived from the
Bent_Out_of_Shape
1976 song by Rainbow
drum intro cited as significant examples of the talents of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Cozy Powell. The epic-length
Stargazer_(Rainbow_song)
Northern Irish singer and guitarist (born 1979)
handing over the keys to the vault which holds the secret of how Ritchie (Blackmore)'s Smoke on the Water intro was recorded," and that McBride had the
Simon_McBride
American singer (born 1951)
Fandango split, Turner received a phone call from British guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. This led to an audition, and Turner was subsequently enlisted as
Joe_Lynn_Turner
American drummer (1946–1987)
guitarist Ritchie Blackmore to form the rock band Rainbow. Driscoll was dismissed from Rainbow shortly after their debut album, entitled Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
Gary_Driscoll
1973 compilation album by Deep Purple
(Joe South) – 4.22 "Mandrake Root" (Ritchie Blackmore/Rod Evans/Jon Lord) – 6.03 "Why Didn't Rosemary?" (Blackmore/Lord/Evans/Nick Simper/Ian Paice) –
Mark_I_&_II
1977 live album by Rainbow
somehow it lacks some of the excitement that existed at those early Ritchie Blackmore concerts. The production is just kind of flat. That doesn't change
On_Stage_(Rainbow_album)
Gimmicks, jumps, or other stunts with a guitar
musicians such as Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ace Frehley
Guitar_showmanship
1975 single by Rainbow
first track of their 1975 debut studio album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. Written by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio, it was their debut single
Man_on_the_Silver_Mountain
British comedian and singer (1943–2019)
towards her needing therapy at 14. In a 2006 biography, musician Ritchie Blackmore alleged that he was sexually assaulted by Starr at age 17 while recording
Freddie_Starr
2021 studio album by Blackmore's Night
Blackmore's Night, released on March 12, 2021. All tracks are written by Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night, except where noted. Ritchie Blackmore -
Nature's_Light
Musical scale
metal, with guitarists such as Chuck Schuldiner, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, and Randy Rhoads employing it in their music. The scale is called
Harmonic_minor_scale
Scottish singer (born 1960)
rock vocalist who sings for La Paz. He has also notably sung for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Praying
Doogie_White
2001 studio album by Blackmore's Night
13 December 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2011. "Ritchie's Bio". The Official Ritchie Blackmore and Blackmore's Night website. Archived from the original on
Fires_at_Midnight
Album produced by Derek Lawrence
The musicians were eventually confirmed as including Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice, Procol Harum's Matthew Fisher, Chas & Dave's Chas Hodges
Green_Bullfrog
portal Archived August 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine "BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Guitar Ritchie Blackmore Featured In Interview". July 19, 2013. Archived from the
Blackmore's_Night_discography
1982 studio album by Rainbow
All tracks are written by Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Lynn Turner, and Roger Glover except where indicated. Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore – guitars Roger Glover –
Straight_Between_the_Eyes
2008 studio album by Blackmore's Night
zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved on 2010-07-31. "Ritchie's Bio". The Official Ritchie Blackmore and Blackmore's Night website. Archived from the original on
Secret_Voyage
1972 song by Deep Purple
"Smoke on the Water". Its lyrics talk of space travel. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore claims in Classic Albums: Deep Purple – The Making of Machine Head
Space_Truckin'
1996 studio album by Deep Purple
first album with guitarist Steve Morse from Dixie Dregs, who replaced Ritchie Blackmore. The album entered the UK Charts on 17 February 1996, where it peaked
Purpendicular
English musician and songwriter (born 1945)
guitar. When asked who first used feedback, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said: Pete Townshend was definitely the first. But not being that
Pete_Townshend
1972 studio album by Elf
minus Edwards, became the first incarnation of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore formed it after leaving Deep Purple. All tracks
Elf_(album)
American drummer
in Nashville, Tennessee. He plays and tours with Ritchie Blackmore in Blackmore's Night and Blackmore's Rainbow, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson in Nelson, and
David_Keith_(drummer)
2015 studio album by Whitesnake
earlier. After Lord's death in 2012, Coverdale discussed the idea with Ritchie Blackmore, but they were unable to come to an agreement on the nature of the
The Purple Album (Whitesnake album)
The_Purple_Album_(Whitesnake_album)
1970 song by Deep Purple
played by Jon Lord, followed by an extensive guitar solo played by Ritchie Blackmore. It ends with a loud and complex instrumental jam. The song is generally
Hard_Lovin'_Man
American guitarist (1956–1982)
Morello Rhoads' biggest influences as a guitarist were Leslie West, Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Gary Moore, Charlie Christian, and John Williams
Randy_Rhoads
American musician (1935–2022)
Essex, to Boulogne, France. For this performance, he was backed by Ritchie Blackmore and the Outlaws. None of Lewis's early Smash albums, including The
Jerry_Lee_Lewis
2012. "Rainbow". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 May 2011. "RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company"
Rainbow_discography
English drummer (1945–2024)
notable musicians and groups, including Jet Harris, the Outlaws (with Ritchie Blackmore), the Herd (with Peter Frampton), Episode Six (with Ian Gillan and
Mick_Underwood
1972 single by Deep Purple
played by Ritchie Blackmore as a part of his solo. Additionally, Jon Lord includes the riff from the C Jam Blues in the intro. Ritchie Blackmore would sometimes
Lazy_(Deep_Purple_song)
1972 song by Deep Purple
29 December 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2021. Jerry Bloom Black Knight: Ritchie Blackmore, p. 156, at Google Books "Deep Purple Tour Page | concert dates -
Pictures_of_Home
New Zealand rugby league coach
James Richard "Richie" Blackmore (born 2 July 1969) is a rugby league coach, and former professional footballer who represented New Zealand. His position
Richie Blackmore (rugby league)
Richie_Blackmore_(rugby_league)
1983 single by Rainbow
previous album, Straight Between the Eyes and the single "Stone Cold". Ritchie Blackmore has stated that "Street of Dreams" is one of his favourite Rainbow
Street of Dreams (Rainbow song)
Street_of_Dreams_(Rainbow_song)
American rock singer (born 1945)
Ezrin. In 2017 he was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Ritchie Blackmore acknowledged the influence of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels on
Mitch_Ryder
1997 studio album by Blackmore's Night
Play" https://www.allmusic.com/album/r333767 "Ritchie's Bio". The Official Ritchie Blackmore and Blackmore's Night website. Archived from the original on
Shadow_of_the_Moon
Genre of rock music
especially Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, by influential guitarists such as Ritchie Blackmore, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Uli Jon Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Randy
Heavy_metal_music
English musician (born 1943)
was a follow-up to Deep Purple's Concerto for Group and Orchestra. Ritchie Blackmore had played guitar at the first live performance of the Gemini Suite
Albert_Lee
music videos. Formed in early 1968 by Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, and Nick Simper, Deep Purple released their debut album, Shades of
Deep_Purple_discography
2013 studio album by Blackmore's Night
Deep Purple co-founder Jon Lord, who died on 16 July 2012 at age 71. Ritchie Blackmore – acoustic and electric guitars, nyckelharpa, mandola, hurdy gurdy
Dancer_and_the_Moon
Musical artist
professor at Berklee College of Music. His main musical influences are Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, and Uli Jon Roth
Joe_Stump
English musician (1951–1979)
an abscessed tooth. In a September 1978 Guitar Player interview, Ritchie Blackmore said "John Glascock is a brilliant bass player, the best in the business
John_Glascock
1980 song written by Russ Ballard
song written by Ritchie Blackmore and Don Airey and was titled with the English equivalent in brackets, "Maybe Next Time". Blackmore made a grammatical
I_Surrender_(Rainbow_song)
1976 live album by Deep Purple
by Deep Purple, recorded on the final dates in April 1975 before Ritchie Blackmore left the group. It was released in November 1976, after the group
Made_in_Europe
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