Ritchie Blackmore details health problem that led to tour cancellation.
Ritchie Blackmore released an official statement explaining the health problems that forced him to cancel his most recent tour.

Ritchie Blackmore released an official statement explaining the health problems that forced him to cancel his most recent tour.

Ritchie Blackmore is currently dealing with "three main" health issues, according to his wife, Candice Night.
Candice Night revealed that Ritchie Blackmore is unable to travel by plane due to a heart attack he suffered in 2023. Continue Reading →

Ritchie Blackmore's favorite band, which nobody would guess, is the same one his Rainbow bandmates also liked.

73 years ago, one of the most important guitarists in the history of music was born: Richard Hugh Blackmore, known as Ritchie Blackmore.
In a recent interview, Ian Paice recalled Ritchie Blackmore's departure from Deep Purple in the 90s and described it as "traumatic". Continue Reading →

Ian Gillan, lead singer of Deep Purple, criticized David Coverdale's comments about the Hall of Fame ceremony and Ritchie Blackmore.

In a recent interview, Glenn Hughes spoke fondly of Ritchie Blackmore, but admitted that their relationship was somewhat..
Ritchie's birthday, the anniversary of 'British Steel', the anniversary of 'Turbo', the anniversary of Joey Ramone's death, and the new Greta Van Fleet album. Listen to the podcast! Continue Reading →

Rainbow's Ritchie Blackmore has released a new song called "The Storm." The guitarist described it as a remake of "Fires…

Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan spoke in an interview with Italy's Radio Rock about a possible band reunion…
Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's band, released a new track this Friday, the 9th, titled "Waiting for a Sing"; the song is part of Memories in Rock II. Continue Reading →

Ritchie Blackmore said during an interview that he believes the current Rainbow lineup is the best they've ever had…

The band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will release a new track on March 16th; the song will be included in the compilation Memories in Rock…
In an interview, vocalist Ian Gillan discusses the chances of Deep Purple inviting Ritchie Blackmore for a reunion. Continue Reading →

See the answers. In an interview with Sirius XM, Deep Purple members Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, and Roger Glover…

The band Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's band, released two audio tracks today, including the song…
New Rainbow Lineup Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said in an interview with the Japanese magazine Burn that the new Rainbow lineup, with whom the musician played some shows in 2016,… Continue Reading →

Tony Iommi, Angus Young, and more! Check out our list of the most iconic guitarists here and leave your suggestions in the comments…

Check out the statement: In an interview with Newsweek, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was asked if he would ever reunite with…
Check out the statement: Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said in an interview with a Danish radio station that the members of Deep Purple are still active longer than they should be. According to the guitarist,… Continue Reading →

Check out the setlist! The new lineup of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow played two dates of the festival this weekend…

Check out the band members! Ritchie Blackmore revealed a photo this weekend with the current Rainbow lineup…
Guitarist says there will be few performances. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said in an interview with the French newspaper Le Parisien that he may do rock shows in 2016. Blackmore stopped playing… Continue Reading →