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Ritchie Blackmore
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Ritchie Blackmore is an amazing guitar player and deserves to be recognized. His work with Deep Purple, Rainbow, and currently Blackmore's Night need to be acknowledged. The man has a talent that many don't and can never-this is a well-deserved honor for him.
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Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music. He has inspired generations of musicians who exist today and those yet to be born with the classic riff from " Smoke on the Water."
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Ritchie Blackmore had left Deep Purple (he would return many years later) with an eye towards forming his own band. It was 1975 and the guitarist rounded up ex-Elf singer and various other players to create Rainbow, a Purple-sounding ensemble that mixed elements of Medieval and classical music.
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Ritchie Blackmore, guitar; Rod Evans, vocals; Jon Lord, organ; Ian Paice, drums; Nick Simper, bass. Evans and Simper left, 1970, replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover respectively. Gillan and Glover left, 1974, replaced by David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes respectively. Blackmore left, 1975, replaced by Tommy Bolin. Group disbanded, 1976. Reformed 1984 with Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord and Paice.
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Ritchie Blackmore...yes the strat wielding, hard rocking riffmiester from the legendary band Deep Purple has just released a primarily acoustic based collection. If you think this means pseudo-acoustic versions of “Smoke On The Water” and “Woman From Tokyo”, check your preconceptions at the door. “Shadow Of The Moon” is a wonderful merging of styles and genres drawing primarily from the 15th century Renaissance period. Blackmore borrows liberally from Renaissance themes for the music. The lyrics skillfully dance between centuries past and present and are the product of Candice Night, who handles the vocals as well.
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With a successful career spanning well over three decades, legendary British guitarist Ritchie Blackmore is certain to go down in history books as a major influence in rock and roll. This 2-disc set is packed with performances, interviews, videos and more. Highlights include Blackmore's 2004 performance held at a German castle, a featurette showcasing Ritchie's prized guitar collection, five acoustic performances and loads of backstage footage.
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