How Deep Purple turned a hymn into the biggest hippie anthem of the 1960s: “We toughened it up” A landmark track… Ben Forrest Jul 1, 2026
Jimi Hendrix’s five greatest riffs, according to Ritchie Blackmore The master of guitar rock. Poppy Burton Jun 29, 2026
The “best” blues player Ritchie Blackmore ever heard: “Never throws away a note” A unique style. Reuben Cross Jun 19, 2026
The real reason Ritchie Blackmore had a problem with one of classic rock’s biggest bands A fair point. Arun Starkey Jun 18, 2026
“Ignored by everyone”: The 1972 riff Tony Iommi crowned the greatest of all time A bold claim. Arun Starkey Jun 15, 2026
The 1966 song that left Ritchie Blackmore in awe: “This shouldn’t be allowed” A guitarist who conveys his soul through the instrument. Elle Palmer Jun 11, 2026
“Wanted to play very very loudly”: The 1969 album Ritchie Blackmore couldn’t stand working on Drove him up the wall. Matthew Ingate Jun 1, 2026
The John Lennon song Ritchie Blackmore couldn’t stand: “Very average” A controversial take. Arun Starkey May 15, 2026
The guitarist too good to have a hit, according to Ritchie Blackmore Perfectionism. Kelly Murphy May 14, 2026
Why Deep Purple tried to blockade their own 1970 breakthrough: “We were anti-contrivance” Self-sabotage… Ben Forrest May 13, 2026
“I don’t like them”: the friendship Ritchie Blackmore ruined with one interview in 1978 What could have been… Kelly Murphy May 9, 2026
The 1971 Deep Purple album Ritchie Blackmore never liked: “We slipped there” “I don’t think the ideas were there”. Tim Coffman Apr 29, 2026