“So happy”: The rock star John Wayne asked for an autograph
An odd encounter.
Deep Purple
“He didn’t do anything amazing”: The guitarist Ritchie Blackmore thought was overrated
A controversial take.
Early Deep Purple and the albums Ritchie Blackmore will always regret
Some underappreciated efforts.
Explosions and violence at the most infamous Deep Purple show of all time: “They got me riled up”
An iconic rock ‘n’ roll moment.
“Our heroes”: Ritchie Blackmore names Deep Purple’s biggest influence
Deep Purple’s biggest inspiration.
