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Ritchie Blackmore

Architect of the early hard rock guitar sound who played in the bands Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Blackmore's Night.
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Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2020s

Born

April 14, 1945 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Guitar Virtuoso Hard Rock Rock & Roll Heavy Metal Contemporary Celtic

Also Known As

Richard Hugh Blackmore

Member Of

Blackmore's Night Deep Purple Rainbow The Lancasters The Dominators
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