This novelty instrumental band walked so Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple, and the iconic riff to "Smoke On The Water" could ...

As questions swirl about Ritchie Blackmore’s health, his wife and bandmate, Candice Night, reveals “there's the three main issues with him” prevent the guitarist from going back out on the road with ...

In his Deep Purple days, Ritchie Blackmore was known for two things: his habit of torturing his Fender Stratocasters and his love of volume. But getting an amp as loud as he wanted took particular ...

Blackmore’s Night, the neo-medieval folk-rock outfit led by former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has postponed its current tour due to medical reasons. The band’s show at the Newton Theater ...

Ritchie Blackmore has offered an official statement explaining the medical issues that forced him to cancel his most recent tour. In a post on his official Facebook page which you can read in full ...

Ritchie Blackmore's band Blackmore's Night have canceled all of their remaining 2025 tour dates due to unspecified medical reasons. The nature of the medical issue and the band member or members it is ...

Were these famous guitar riffs stolen? We'll likely never know for sure. But the songs themselves are legendary regardless.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is about to get two new members: former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer Candice Night, who make up Blackmore’s Night, ...

Blackmore’s Blood, who celebrate the music of Ritchie Blackmore from his time with Deep Purple and Rainbow, will perform at The Brickyard in Carlisle on Friday, February 20. The band has built a ...