ritchie blackmore

The guitar legend tells UCR about the one memorable Deep Purple show he missed.

Ritchie Blackmore picked up the pieces after Deep Purple, with a new band and a new outlook.

"Unfortunately, I was the one who got hit this time," said the Deep Purple legend.

The former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist's current band performed only two shows on their planned 2025 tour.

Blackmore's Night celebrates a quarter century with concerts that cover their career.

Lightning strike left Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore working by candlelight.

Former Rainbow singer celebrates guitarist's "great gifts to the world of rock 'n' roll."

Ritchie Blackmore has gotten over his bad feelings about Deep Purple, and he’d play with them again if he was invited, he said.

The former Deep Purple and Rainbow legend is being sued for allegedly not doing enough to promote one of his albums.

Former Rainbow singer Joe Lynn Turner thinks Ritchie Blackmore is doing fans a disservice with the new version of the band he's scheduled to debut later this year.

It sounds like Deep Purple's long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pass without an appearance from former guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.

Have you ever wondered what ever happened to your favorite Guitar player or just your favorite member of the band? Well I often wonder if they are still playing or running a tanning salon somewhere. I will do this segment from time to time and I hope that you enjoy it...