“I like to be in control. In a band, you're not always in control.”

— Ritchie Blackmore

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About Ritchie Blackmore

Guitarist • British

Ritchie Blackmore is a highly influential English rock guitarist and songwriter. He was a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968, where his neo-classical metal style defined the band's iconic hard rock sound. After his...

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