Ritchie Blackmore: Guitar God, Deep Purple Pioneer, and the Man Who Defined Hard Rock

Dave Mustaine names Ritchie Blackmore among his guitar heroes, praises him as a metal pioneer

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine names his favorite guitar players in a "Last Supper" scenario, highlighting Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple,

The guitar icon Ritchie Blackmore knew “wasn’t a great player”

The singer David Bowie and John Lennon both called the greatest: “My patron saint”

The guitarist David Gilmour said restored rock music: “Brought back something that seemed to have gone astray”

The guitarist David Gilmour said restored rock music: “Brought back something that seemed to have gone astray”

Ian Gillan Details ‘Outside Influences’ That Split Deep Purple

The “godfather of heavy metal”, according to James Hetfield: “He kicked the door open”