Ritchie Blackmore (b. 1945) is an iconic British rock guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work in Deep Purple and Rainbow. He has released solo albums on various labels, including Minstrel Hall Music, and his key albums include Rainbow's Rising (1976) and Stranger in Us All (1995). His latest album, All Our Yesterdays (2015), won Best Album at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.