Richard Hugh Blackmore (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist, who was a co-founding member of Deep Purple, and was a founding member of Rainbow and Blackmore's Night.

Jun 7, 2025 · Ritchie Blackmore’s return to rock music after a 13-year hiatus is a testament to his enduring passion and talent. With a new album, a world tour, and a forthcoming documentary, 2025 …

Jun 27, 2025 · Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist behind Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Blackmore’s Night, has announced his retirement from music at the age of 80. The news marks the …

These days, Blackmore is keeping a low profile. His last major release was with Blackmore’s Night in 2021, and there’s been no word on any new projects since. Unlike many of his peers who still tour …

Aug 7, 2025 · Former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore’s health issues have thrown a wrench into his touring plans over the last couple years, but his wife and Blackmore’s Night bandmate, Candice...

Aug 7, 2025 · Blackmore’s Night has since become his main project. But since releasing its 11th album, Nature’s Light, in 2021, the band has been silent as Blackmore faces mounting health issues.

Apr 4, 2025 · Ritchie Blackmore ’s wife Candice Night revealed that the former Deep Purple guitarist suffered a heart attack in 2023, and that his career has been on hold as a result. Doctors have …

󳄫 Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmores Night join Deep Tracks for a festive Guest DJ special 🎄 . They share their favorite seasonal songs and spotlight music from the band’s Christmas …

British guitarist and songwriter Ritchie Blackmore began his professional career as a session musician as a member of the instrumental band The Outlaws and as a backing musician of pop singers...

Ritchie Blackmore web site, with Deep Purple, Blackmore's Night and Rainbow. Contains 750 pages, latest news, 600 pictures, tour information, reviews, interviews, score, guitar tab, lirycs, books, …