Ritchie Blackmore

"We realized it could be the last time we see each other."

Co-founder joined the group for a special rendition of "Smoke on the Water."

Other than a brief return with Rainbow in the mid-'10s, he hasn't played rock music in decades.

The guitar legend tells UCR about the one memorable Deep Purple show he missed.

Candice Night says guitarist has six stents after health alert in 2023.

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

The guitarists endured when all other members changed.

Find out which rock stars will be blowing out the birthday candles in April.

Watch these musicians speak out against the Hall.

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