Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple

Ian Gillan: A “grand reunion” with Ritchie Blackmore would be utterly disrespectful to Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore

“I’m a little bit of a musical snob” Ritchie Blackmore on his love for Renaissance music

Guitar Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple’s music was “a bit monophonic” during his final days in the band

Simon McBride Performing with Deep Purple

Simon McBride confirmed as Deep Purple’s full-time guitarist after Steve Morse’s departure

Deep Purple Steve Morse

Steve Morse officially quits Deep Purple to care for his ailing wife

Ritchie Blackmore onstage

Ritchie Blackmore appears more interested in his plague doctor’s hat than his new YouTube channel

Deep Purple Steve Morse

Producer Ken Scott calls Steve Morse the “best guitarist” he’s ever worked with: “He knew what was needed”

Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore remembers Jon Lord and the start of Deep Purple: “He was probably my best friend in the band”

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Deep Purple are Turning To Crime on new record, featuring covers of Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and more