The best song Rainbow ever made, according to Ritchie Blackmore A later moment. Arun Starkey Feb 4, 2026
Five iconic guitarists Pete Townshend couldn’t stand: “Arrogant” “I hated their music.” Ben Forrest Feb 3, 2026
Ritchie Blackmore’s dream Deep Purple frontman: “We actually called him up” The perfect fit? Reuben Cross Jan 31, 2026
The guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said would outlive everybody: “He will outlast every guitar player” A big call. Arun Starkey Jan 30, 2026
Deep Purple really hated being compared to Black Sabbath: “Nothing’s worse” Not the same. Reuben Cross Jan 23, 2026
The band Lars Ulrich and Gene Simmons agree are the best live act A must see. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 21, 2026
Jodo: The forgotten band Ritchie Blackmore hailed as classic rock heroes More should hear them. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 21, 2026
The guitarist Frank Zappa and Ritchie Blackmore both agreed reinvented the instrument “…the ultimate guitar hero.” Tom Phelan Jan 19, 2026
Feuds, keyboards, and vomit: The disastrous end of Rainbow “If they were good enough, they’d still be in the band.” Ben Forrest Jan 14, 2026
The band Ritchie Blackmore was scared to follow: “I was blown away” “They didn’t take away from the melody.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 13, 2026
The band Ritchie Blackmore said was bigger than Jimi Hendrix: “Eight-minute songs, with dynamics” An often underappreciated outfit… Ben Forrest Jan 5, 2026
The band Ritchie Blackmore wished didn’t exist: “That’s all I care about” He’s not the only one. Arun Starkey Jan 3, 2026