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

“When [Jon] did pass away, it did affect me more than I thought it would, so I wrote the tune Carry On… Jon,” Blackmore said.
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Ritchie Blackmore recalls when Hendrix came to England: “Jeff Beck came up to me and said ‘We’ve got to do something about this guy’”

Blackmore also recalled what surprised him about Hendrix when their paths finally crossed.
Gear

Catalinbread’s Dreamcoat and Skewer pedals were inspired by Ritchie Blackmore‘s iconic guitar tone

They’ll be available in a box set for one month before becoming available à la carte
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Guitar Legends: Ritchie Blackmore – the outspoken and mysterious guitar hero that slayed in the 70s

A figure who wielded his Fender Strats like Excalibur? The forefather of neo-classical shred? A believer in the mystical, wearing tights and playing old madrigals? It can only be great Ritchie Blackmore.
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Ritchie Blackmore salutes ‘ultimate guitar hero’ Eddie Van Halen

The former Deep Purple member took to social media to celebrate the late Van Halen
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Listen: Ritchie Blackmore and William Shatner jam on The Thrill Is Gone

Shatner’s new blues record features a surprisingly stacked guest lineup.
Features

Why playing fast shouldn’t matter

Speed thrills, but you shouldn’t obsess over clocking a hundred miles per hour with your fingers.
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Seven guitar legends on finding your voice

BB King, Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and other musical icons dish the secrets of developing your personal playing style.
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Ritchie Blackmore—Recalls Life with Deep Purple

This interview was originally published in 2010. Ritchie Blackmore's contributions to guitar rock began in the mid-'60s, when he performed sessions for the likes of...
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