The one band Ronnie James Dio never wanted to play with again

Ronnie James Dio could easily left some bands in the past, but he felt that some musical grudges were too personal to revisit ...

Ritchie Blackmore decapitated Deep Purple. With Rainbow, he had another tactic at his disposal

He’d formed the band in equal partnership with Ronnie James Dio, but the singer soon discovered things wouldn’t be so ...
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50 Years Later: Tommy Bolin Replaces Replaces Ritchie Blackmore On Divisively Received ‘Come Taste The Band’

A half-century perspective confirms how momentous 1975 was for Tommy Bolin. The late guitarist/songwriter completed and ...
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Ritchie Blackmore Announces New Tour Dates

Ritchie Blackmore‘s current music project, Blackmore’s Night, has announced new concert dates this fall to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The six performances, all taking place on the East Coast and ...
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Ritchie Blackmore on the thing that made Jeff Beck special — but kept him from realizing his own talent

In a new interview, Blackmore recalls the guitarist and his habit of putting himself down, something we find evident in his ...