The artist Lars Ulrich called the spirit of rock and roll: “He was the guy”
That punkass attitude.
Ritchie Blackmore
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.
Jimmy Page names the best solo-playing guitarist: “I cannot touch him”
One of his most eminent peers.
Johnny Winter: The only guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said came close to Jimi Hendrix
An underrated figure.
Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite Jimi Hendrix riffs: “He certainly set the world on fire”
Some great guitar work.