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Ritchie Blackmore

Bio: Richard Hugh Blackmore (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist and songwriter. He was one of the founding members of Deep Purple in 1968, playing jam-style hard rock music that mixed guitar riffs and organ sounds
Born: Sat, Apr 14 1945
Birthplace: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
Ritchie Blackmore is 79 years old
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Poster of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Memories in Rock - Live in Germany
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Memories in Rock - Live in Germany
Ritchie Blackmore was
71 in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Memories in Rock - Live in Germany
as 'Guitar'.
Fri, Nov 18 2016
Poster of The Ritchie Blackmore Story
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Ritchie Blackmore was
70 in The Ritchie Blackmore Story
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Blackmores Night: All Our Yesterdays
Blackmores Night: All Our Yesterdays
Ritchie Blackmore was
69 in Blackmores Night: All Our Yesterdays
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Ritchie Blackmore was
69 in Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 28 2014
Poster of Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Ritchie Blackmore was
69 in Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Ritchie Blackmore was
69 in The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Ritchie Blackmore was
68 in Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
as 'Guitars'.
Tue, Oct 15 2013
Poster of Rainbow: Black Masquerade
Rainbow: Black Masquerade
Ritchie Blackmore was
68 in Rainbow: Black Masquerade
as 'Guitars'.
Tue, Aug 27 2013
Poster of Blackmores Night: Dancer and the Moon
Blackmores Night: Dancer and the Moon
Ritchie Blackmore was
67 in Blackmores Night: Dancer and the Moon
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Blackmore's Night A Knight In York
Blackmore's Night A Knight In York
Ritchie Blackmore was
67 in Blackmore's Night A Knight In York
as 'Guitars'.
Mon, Jul 02 2012
Poster of Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Ritchie Blackmore was
66 in Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of Rainbow: Live in Japan 1984
Rainbow: Live in Japan 1984
Ritchie Blackmore was
65 in Rainbow: Live in Japan 1984
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 07 2010
Poster of Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Ritchie Blackmore was
65 in Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
as 'Himself - Guitar'.
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Ritchie Blackmore was
64 in Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Wed, Jun 03 2009
Poster of Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple In Rock
Ritchie Blackmore was
63 in Deep Purple In Rock
as 'Himself - Guitar'.
Mon, Nov 03 2008
Poster of Ritchie Blackmore: Guitar Gods
Ritchie Blackmore: Guitar Gods
Ritchie Blackmore was
62 in Ritchie Blackmore: Guitar Gods
Tue, Jan 08 2008
Poster of Blackmore's Night: Paris Moon
Blackmore's Night: Paris Moon
Ritchie Blackmore was
62 in Blackmore's Night: Paris Moon
Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Live At Budokan 1984
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Live At Budokan 1984
Ritchie Blackmore was
61 in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow - Live At Budokan 1984
as 'Guitar'.
Wed, Nov 01 2006
Poster of Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977
Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977
Ritchie Blackmore was
61 in Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977
as 'Guitar'.
Tue, Jun 13 2006
Poster of Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology
Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology
Ritchie Blackmore was
60 in Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology
as 'Guitar'.
Mon, Mar 13 2006
Poster of Deep Purple: Live in California '74
Deep Purple: Live in California '74
Ritchie Blackmore was
60 in Deep Purple: Live in California '74
as 'Guitar'.
Mon, Nov 21 2005
Poster of Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Ritchie Blackmore was
60 in Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
as 'Guitar'.
Mon, Jul 25 2005
Poster of Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams
Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams
Ritchie Blackmore was
60 in Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams
Sun, May 29 2005
Poster of Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams 2005 (Bonus)
Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams 2005 (Bonus)
Ritchie Blackmore was
59 in Blackmore's Night Castles and Dreams 2005 (Bonus)
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Ritchie Blackmore was
58 in Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
as 'Himself (Archive Material)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon & Beyond the sunset
Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon & Beyond the sunset
Ritchie Blackmore was
58 in Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon & Beyond the sunset
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Blackmores Night: Beyond The Sunset
Blackmores Night: Beyond The Sunset
Ritchie Blackmore was
58 in Blackmores Night: Beyond The Sunset
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Ritchie Blackmore was
57 in Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 02 2002
Poster of Blackmore's Night: Under a Violet Moon Castle Tour 2000
Blackmore's Night: Under a Violet Moon Castle Tour 2000
Ritchie Blackmore was
56 in Blackmore's Night: Under a Violet Moon Castle Tour 2000
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Ritchie Blackmore was
56 in The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Ritchie Blackmore was
55 in Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
as 'guitar'.
Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Blackmores Night: Shadow of the Moon – Live In Germany 1997–1998
Blackmores Night: Shadow of the Moon – Live In Germany 1997–1998
Ritchie Blackmore was
53 in Blackmores Night: Shadow of the Moon – Live In Germany 1997–1998
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon
Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon
Ritchie Blackmore was
52 in Blackmores Night: Shadow of the moon
Wed, Apr 23 1997
Poster of Deep purple: Come hell or high water
Deep purple: Come hell or high water
Ritchie Blackmore was
48 in Deep purple: Come hell or high water
as 'Guitar'.
Tue, Nov 16 1993
Poster of Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Ritchie Blackmore was
45 in Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Rainbow: The Final Cut
Rainbow: The Final Cut
Ritchie Blackmore was
39 in Rainbow: The Final Cut
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Rainbow - Live at The Capitol Theater, Passaic NJ
Rainbow - Live at The Capitol Theater, Passaic NJ
Ritchie Blackmore was
34 in Rainbow - Live at The Capitol Theater, Passaic NJ
Sun, Dec 02 1979
Poster of Rainbow - Coloring New Jersey
Rainbow - Coloring New Jersey
Ritchie Blackmore was
34 in Rainbow - Coloring New Jersey
as 'Guitar'.
Sat, Dec 01 1979
Poster of Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Ritchie Blackmore was
29 in Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
as 'guitar'.
Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Ritchie Blackmore was
27 in Deep Purple: Made In Japan
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 30 1972
Poster of Deep Purple in Montreux
Deep Purple in Montreux
Ritchie Blackmore was
26 in Deep Purple in Montreux
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 27 1971
Poster of Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Ritchie Blackmore was
25 in Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
as 'guitar'.
Fri, Aug 21 1970
Poster of Deep Purple: Konsert för grupp och orkester
Deep Purple: Konsert för grupp och orkester
Ritchie Blackmore was
24 in Deep Purple: Konsert för grupp och orkester
as 'Himself - Guitar'.
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Poster of Live It Up!
Live It Up!
Ritchie Blackmore was
18 in Live It Up!
as 'Guitarist "The Outlaws"'.
Fri, Nov 29 1963
Poster of Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition
Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition
Ritchie Blackmore will be
79+ in Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition
as 'Himself'.
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Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Ritchie Blackmore was
52+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of ZDF-Fernsehgarten
ZDF-Fernsehgarten
Ritchie Blackmore was
41+ in ZDF-Fernsehgarten
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 1986
Poster of 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
Ritchie Blackmore was
21+ in 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 1966