Blackmore News Stories

Ritchie Blackmore Reflects On Relationship With Jon Lord In Rare Interview
Ritchie Blackmore of Rainbow, Deep Purple, and Blackmore's Night joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard for a rare and wide-ranging interview

Why Ritchie Blackmore Is Not On William Shatner's Metal Album
Cleopatra Records shared a new update on William Shatner's forthcoming metal album and revealed that the Star Trek icon reached out to Deep Purple legend Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award From The National GUITAR Museum
The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual 'Lifetime Achievement' Award

Blackmore's Night Launching Fall Tour
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and award-winning singer Candice Night return to the stage in November 2025

Ritchie Blackmore Tributed Guitar Pioneer Duane Eddy (2024 In Review)
Deep Purple icon Ritchie Blackmore had a top 24 story of May 2024 after he took to social media to pay tribute to Duane Eddy

Blackmore's Night Returning To The Stage With U.S. Concerts
Blackmore's Night, featuring legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and award-winning singer Candice Night return

Ritchie Blackmore Tributes Guitar Pioneer Duane Eddy
Deep Purple icon Ritchie Blackmore took to social media to pay tribute to Duane Eddy following the guitar pioneer's death on Tuesday (April 30th) from cancer.Blackmore shared, 'Just heard about the passing of the wonderful Duane Eddy who was my first guitar idol with songs like Rebel Rouser, Shazam, Some Kind Of Earthquake. I would always rush out and buy his long playing records. My favorite all time tune from him was The Lonely One.

Sisters, feat. Jason Blackmore (Molly McGuire) and Mario Quintero (Spotlights), Release Debut Album 'Leecheater'
Jason Blackmore (Molly McGuire) and Mario Quintero (Spotlights) have combined forces with their new band known as Sisters

Graham Bonnet Speaks Out On Ritchie Blackmore's Legendary Haircut Story
For years legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been telling the story of former Rainbow lead singer Graham Bonnet

Two Copies Of Blackmore's Night's Shadow Of The Moon Reissue Have Golden Tickets
This Friday will see the re-release of Blackmore's Night's milestone debut album Shadow Of The Moon.

Blackmore's Night Share 25th Anniversary Mix Of 'Greensleeves'
Blackmore's Night have released a brand new mix of their timeless interpretation of the classic 'Greensleeves'

Blackmore's Night's Share New Version Of 'Spirit Of The Sea'
Blackmore's Night's have shared a lyric video for a special new version of "Spirit Of The Sea"

Blackmore's Night Expand Christmas Album For 2 Disc Reissue
Blackmore's Night (Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore) have announced a special expanded reissue of their Christmas album

Blackmore's Night Release 'Nature's Light' Video
Blackmore's Night have released a music video for their new song 'Nature's Light',

Blackmore's Night Streaming New Song 'Four Winds'
Blackmore's Night have released a brand new single called 'Four Winds'.

Blackmore's Night Announce New Album 'Nature's Light'
Blackmore's Night have announced that they will be released their first new studio album in six years

Ritchie Blackmore Rocked Living Room Concert 2020 In Review
Purple legend Ritchie Blackmore recently unplugged for a special living room performance

Blackmore's Night Share New Song 'Once Upon December'
Blackmore's Night have released a lyric video for their new track 'Once Upon December'.

Blackmore's Night Share 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem' Lyric Video
Blackmore's Night are celebrating the release of their new Christmas EP, 'Here We Come A-Caroling'

Blackmore's Night Share New Christmas Song 'Here We Come A-Caroling'
Blackmore's Night have released a lyric video for their new rendition of the Christmas 'Here We Come A-Caroling',

Ritchie Blackmore Rocks Living Room Concert
Deep Purple legend Ritchie Blackmore recently unplugged for a special living room performance with his wife

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Addresses Idea Of Blackmore Reunion 2018 In Review
Ritchie Blackmore has previously expressed an interest to reunite with Deep Purple for a special one off show

Ritchie Blackmore Wants Deep Purple Mark II Reunion 2018 In Review
Ritchie Blackmore has once again expressed his interest in doing a one-off reunion of the Mark II lineup of Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore Says This Lineup Best Rainbow Ever 2018 In Review
Ritchie Blackmore said a recent interview that he believes that the current version of Rainbow

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Addresses Idea Of Blackmore Reunion
Ritchie Blackmore has previously expressed an interest to reunite with Deep Purple for a special one off show

Joe Satriani Was Hurt By Ritchie Blackmore Criticisms
Joe Satriani has reacted to some criticism from one of his guitar heroes, Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore Felt 'Shackled' To Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore recently reflected on his departure from Deep Purple and his replacements in the band

Blackmore's Night Announce Summer Tour Dates
Deep Purple and Rainbow legend Ritchie Blackmore will be hitting the road with his group Blackmore's Night for select dates

Ritchie Blackmore Wants Deep Purple Mark II Reunion
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has once again expressed his interest in doing a one-off reunion of the Mark II lineup of Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore Confirms Glenn Hughes Almost In New Rainbow
Ritchie Blackmore has confirmed that he approached former Deep Purple bass player and vocalist Glenn Hughes to be part of Rainbow

Ritchie Blackmore Doesn't Believe In The Rock Hall
As Ritchie Blackmore promoted a new release from the current rebooted version of Rainbow

Ritchie Blackmore Says This Lineup Best Rainbow Ever
Ritchie Blackmore said a recent interview that he believes that the current version of Rainbow is the best

Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow Preview New 2-Disc Set
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow will release their new live album, 'Memories In Rock II', on 2 CD/DVD