Listen to New Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Song ‘The Storm’Listen to New Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Song ‘The Storm’Ronnie Romero fronts “rocked-up remake” of Blackmore’s Night track “Fires at Midnight.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Coverdale Reveals More About ‘Ugly’ Deep Purple Rock Hall InductionDavid Coverdale Reveals More About ‘Ugly’ Deep Purple Rock Hall InductionFormer singer says current lineup “refused to go” if Ritchie Blackmore was allowed to attend.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Coverdale Says Deep Purple ‘Prevented’ Ritchie Blackmore’s Rock Hall AttendanceDavid Coverdale Says Deep Purple ‘Prevented’ Ritchie Blackmore’s Rock Hall AttendanceFormer member reports he has time only for Glenn Hughes and he’s happy others will remain “ex-colleagues.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore’s Trial by Fire for Supporting GuitaristsRitchie Blackmore’s Trial by Fire for Supporting GuitaristsEx-Dio member Craig Goldy recalls being forbidden to play solos, and how he broke rules to befriend Deep Purple icon.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
10 Hilarious Ritchie Blackmore Moments10 Hilarious Ritchie Blackmore MomentsRitchie Blackmore is an undisputed guitar god, as well as 'Spinal Tap' incarnate.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Gary Holt Cites Ritchie Blackmore + Ted Nugent as His Guitar HeroesGary Holt Cites Ritchie Blackmore + Ted Nugent as His Guitar HeroesHear from the shredder himself.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Joe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore’s CriticismJoe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore’s CriticismOne guitarist recently said some things about another guitarist's playing. Now the other guitarist has something to say. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleFormer Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has weighed in on the direction the band went after he left the lineup for the final time in 1993.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Says Glenn Hughes Nearly Joined Rainbow in 2016Ritchie Blackmore Says Glenn Hughes Nearly Joined Rainbow in 2016Ritchie Blackmore said he invited Glenn Hughes to join the 2016 incarnation of Rainbow, and that it came to within a day of actually happening.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore Says New Rainbow Singer Spurred Band’s Reunion, Names His Favorite CastlesRitchie Blackmore Says New Rainbow Singer Spurred Band’s Reunion, Names His Favorite CastlesIn this exclusive interview with the legendary Ritchie Blackmore, he discusses Rainbow's reunion, his last call with Ian Gillan, his favorite castles and more.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
The Night Christopher Cross Sat in for Ritchie Blackmore With Deep PurpleThe Night Christopher Cross Sat in for Ritchie Blackmore With Deep PurpleHe earned fame as a soft-rock balladeer, but cut his teeth on the Texas live circuit.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Says Rainbow Reunion Shows Could Have Been BetterRitchie Blackmore Says Rainbow Reunion Shows Could Have Been BetterRitchie Blackmore has admitted that the Rainbow reunion shows of 2016 could have been better. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty