The group that Ritchie Blackmore was embarrassed to be a part of: “You learn by your mistakes”
Certainly not a highlight.
Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite guitarist of all time: “I couldn’t believe how incredible he was”
Another hero of the six-string.
The Deep Purple album Ritchie Blackmore hated playing on: “He didn’t care much for that era”
Changing genres and losing interest.
The one album Deep Purple would never have existed without, according to Ian Gillian
“The first album that was successful on a huge, worldwide scale…”
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan discusses possible retirement and reveals he is going blind
“I’ve only got 30 per cent vision. That won’t get better.”
The Deep Purple album that left the band divided: “Jon liked the idea, but Ritchie never”
Taking their sound in the wrong direction.