Ritchie Blackmore

"I was getting stale playing the same type of music: heavy rock for the sake of playing heavy rock."

Lightning strike left Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore working by candlelight.

Former Rainbow singer celebrates guitarist's "great gifts to the world of rock 'n' roll."

Guitarist reflects on his departure from rock music in the '90s, admitting he's a "musical snob."

Iron Maiden guitarist recalls giving up his favorite pastime, thinking it wasn’t cool for a rock musician.

It's part of his upcoming collection of blues covers.

Ronnie Romero fronts “rocked-up remake” of Blackmore’s Night track “Fires at Midnight.”

Former singer says current lineup “refused to go” if Ritchie Blackmore was allowed to attend.

Former member reports he has time only for Glenn Hughes and he’s happy others will remain “ex-colleagues.”

Ex-Dio member Craig Goldy recalls being forbidden to play solos, and how he broke rules to befriend Deep Purple icon.