Why Ritchie Blackmore Wasn’t Inspired Anymore Right Before Final Deep Purple DepartureWhy Ritchie Blackmore Wasn’t Inspired Anymore Right Before Final Deep Purple DepartureHe hasn't looked back since.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Ritchie Blackmore U.K. Blue Plaque Denied Because Guitarist Is Still AliveRitchie Blackmore U.K. Blue Plaque Denied Because Guitarist Is Still AliveFans wanted to get him the signature colored plaque.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Adrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreAdrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreIron Maiden guitarist recalls giving up his favorite pastime, thinking it wasn’t cool for a rock musician.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
William Shatner Gets ‘The Blues’ With Ritchie Blackmore on ‘The Thrill Is Gone’William Shatner Gets ‘The Blues’ With Ritchie Blackmore on ‘The Thrill Is Gone’It's part of his upcoming collection of blues covers.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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
When Ritchie Blackmore Melted Down Onstage at a Deep Purple ShowWhen Ritchie Blackmore Melted Down Onstage at a Deep Purple ShowWhat fans saw wasn't anything like the band's promised 25th anniversary celebration.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso