The classic Deep Purple riff Ritchie Blackmore based on the theme from ‘Batman’ An unexpected influence. Ben Forrest Feb 28, 2025
“There were blue lights flashing”: When Yes caused Ritchie Blackmore to set his own show on fire Licks that can literally burn people. Tim Coffman Feb 11, 2025
Why Ritchie Blackmore believes Jimi Hendrix was “20 years ahead of his time” “His phrasing and his originality.” Dale Maplethorpe Feb 3, 2025
“The best”: Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite band of all time Hold on a minute. Arun Starkey Jan 24, 2025
What is the only Deep Purple song to feature a female vocalist? Bringing an element of soul. Tim Coffman Jan 23, 2025
“One classic song after another”: the hard rock album Tony Iommi hails as a masterpiece An essential record. Arun Starkey Jan 22, 2025
What was the first rock ‘n’ roll song to incorporate an orchestra? Expansive fusions of both genres. Kelly Murphy Jan 4, 2025
“We’ll beat him up”: Did Ritchie Blackmore really plan a heinous attack on his bandmate? A dark plan… Arun Starkey Jan 2, 2025
The Frank Zappa inferno that inspired Deep Purple’s classic ‘Smoke on the Water’ So scary. Jack Whatley Dec 24, 2024
Ritchie Blackmore’s first-ever guitar playing “idol” The man who inspired ‘Smoke On The Water’. Callum MacHattie Dec 22, 2024