The artist Ritchie Blackmore said was the world’s greatest composer, singer and showman A great artist. Dale Maplethorpe May 11, 2025
Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite Jimi Hendrix riffs: “He certainly set the world on fire” Some great guitar work. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 30, 2025
Three legendary guitarists Ritchie Blackmore thinks are overrated Some controversial takes. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 22, 2025
“That’s all I cared about”: the band Ritchie Blackmore took no shame in hating A sharp tongue. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 16, 2025
The Deep Purple song Rithcie Blackmore called “banal” Not a great track. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 12, 2025
“A new structure”: Glenn Hughes on early Deep Purple trepidation Not what he wanted to play. Tim Coffman Apr 10, 2025
Ritchie Blackmore unable to tour following heart attack “He had a heart attack about a year and a half ago. He’s got six stents.” Joe Taysom Apr 4, 2025
The guitarist Ritchie Blackmore called a cheat: “He has notes that I don’t have” “This shouldn’t be allowed.” Dale Maplethorpe Mar 29, 2025
The two Jimi Hendrix songs that inspired a Deep Purple classic “I really liked his stuff.” Dale Maplethorpe Mar 28, 2025
“One of the ultimate classic songs”: The track Ronnie James Dio is proud to have been part of The ultimate classic. Callum MacHattie Mar 26, 2025
“Absolutely no”: The legendary band Ritchie Blackmore refused to join “Without a doubt.” Dale Maplethorpe Mar 22, 2025