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Ritchie Blackmore. Credit: Reproduction/Instagram
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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.

Jessica Marinho, November 25, 2025
Blackmore's Night. Credit: Reproduction/Instagram
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Ritchie Blackmore is facing three health problems, according to his wife.

Ritchie Blackmore is currently dealing with "three main" health issues, according to his wife, Candice Night.

Jessica Marinho, August 5, 2025
Ritchie Blackmore
News by Vitor Melo, April 6, 2025

Ritchie Blackmore suffered a heart attack in 2023, reveals his wife.

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
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Ritchie Blackmore's favorite band that nobody would guess.

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

Fernanda Kalil, March 19, 2024
Ritchie Blackmore
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The 11 best songs with Ritchie Blackmore

73 years ago, one of the most important guitarists in the history of music was born: Richard Hugh Blackmore, known as Ritchie Blackmore.

Written on April 14, 2022
Ian Paice, from Deep Purple
News by Gabriela Marqueti, November 9, 2021

Deep Purple: Ian Paice says Ritchie Blackmore's departure was "traumatic"

In a recent interview, Ian Paice recalled Ritchie Blackmore's departure from Deep Purple in the 90s and described it as "traumatic". Continue Reading →

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan and Whitesnake's David Coverdale
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Ian Gillan complains about David Coverdale's "opportunistic comments" regarding a Deep Purple reunion.

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

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, September 16, 2021
Glenn Hughes and Ritchie Blackmore
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Deep Purple: Glenn Hughes says Ritchie Blackmore was "a little difficult"

In a recent interview, Glenn Hughes spoke fondly of Ritchie Blackmore, but admitted that their relationship was somewhat..

Gabriela Marqueti, June 29, 2021
Wikimetal Podcast Episode 320
Daniel Dystyler Podcasts April 15, 2021

The oldest rock podcast in the country, now on video? With Gabi, Lari, and Nina from Wikimetal? Talking about Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Ramones, and Greta Gerwig? Yes, we have it!

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 →

Ritchie Blackmore
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Rainbow, by Ritchie Blackmore, releases new song; listen to “The Storm”

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

Eric Campi, May 18, 2019
Ian Gillan
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Ian Gillan says it's "too late" to think about a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore

Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan spoke in an interview with Italy's Radio Rock about a possible band reunion…

Iza Rodrigues July 3, 2018
News by Anna Mota, March 9, 2018

Ritchie Blackmore's band, Rainbow, releases new song; listen.

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
News

Ritchie Blackmore says that the current Rainbow lineup is the best they've ever had.

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

Erica Y Roumieh February 28, 2018
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Rainbow: “Waiting For A Sign” will be the band's first single in 22 years

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…

Anna Mota, February 14, 2018
Ian Gillan
News Editorial Staff , September 19, 2017

Deep Purple: Ian Gillan talks about the chances of a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore.

In an interview, vocalist Ian Gillan discusses the chances of Deep Purple inviting Ritchie Blackmore for a reunion. Continue Reading →

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Deep Purple explains why they don't want to reunite with Ritchie Blackmore

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

Editorial staff , August 30, 2017
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Rainbow by Ritchie Blackmore releases new song after 20 years.

The band Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's band, released two audio tracks today, including the song…

Editorial staff, May 30, 2017
Newsroom , April 18, 2017

Ritchie Blackmore is recording new material with Rainbow

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 →

Lists

The 11 most iconic guitarists of all time.

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

Editorial staff, April 13, 2017
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Ritchie Blackmore wouldn't call Dio for a Rainbow reunion

Check out the statement: In an interview with Newsweek, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was asked if he would ever reunite with…

Editorial staff, January 9, 2017
News Editorial Staff , September 12, 2016

Ritchie Blackmore: "Some members of Deep Purple aren't happy at home, and that's why they tour."

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 →

News

Videos of the new Rainbow lineup's performance

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

Editorial staff , June 20, 2016
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Ritchie Blackmore reveals the new Rainbow lineup

Check out the band members! Ritchie Blackmore revealed a photo this weekend with the current Rainbow lineup…

Editorial staff, November 30, 2015
Newsroom , July 6, 2015

Ritchie Blackmore may return to playing Rainbow and Deep Purple live

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 →

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