Ritchie Blackmore History Of His Guitars

There are many brilliant players but what sets Blackmore apart is that he surrounds his brilliant solos with catchy memorable hooks that you just can’t get out of your head.

Mr. Blackmore is the real 1970s Guitar Hero. He was the first classic style guitarist I ever heard. I love his partial scalloped neck. Fantastic idea for speed.

I know most won’t believe me… but I went to a concert at Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids, IA in April 1968. I was 17. It was DP Mark1 with Rod Evans on vocals. Ritchie played a Fender Strat the whole night except for “Wring that Neck” which he switched to his cherry 1961 ES335. OMG! I loved the sound of that guitar so much that I de-tasseled corn for a season to buy one. After the concert, I went to the back outside door of the auditorium and got all of the bands autographs, except for Ian Paice. What a great night in my life. I'm 6 foot tall and Blackmore's stature was maybe 3 inches above me. He was quite the gentleman, as was Jon Lord.

Beginning in 1976 I saw every show that Ritchie played in Chicago, with Rainbow, Deep Purple and Blackmore’s Night. He was the most exciting musician to watch on stage, and I’ve seen them all.

Thanks bro. On 1971 strats, you can find the two necks types. Mine is from August 1971, and it still has a 4 bolt neck and one string tee, with truss rod body side, no differences with a 1968 at first sight. Cheers.

Blackmore is criminally overlooked. I put him top 3 all time with Hendrix and Beck

Big admirer of Richie. Met him on a few occasions and very inspired by his style and approach. Love the natural Strat (18:30). I remember being introduced to Richie, by Cozy Powell's Dad on one occasion. Richie was brilliant, (as indeed was all of the original Rainbow line-up). For me, Richie is in a class of his own and understandably looked up to by many of the great guitarists. Legend.

An all time guitar legend one of the reasons I picked the guitar up,,,, great video

Thanks for this. History of his amps would be even more fascinating

Hendrix knew Blackmore was a outstanding Guitarist. Hendrix was a humble man. To say Ritchie blew him away is one of the many great statements about Ritchie's Playing. Hendrix was listening to a song and it was one of Blackmore's Studio Songs when he was a Studio Guitarist. Hendrix didn't know who the guitarist was and Hendrix said it was the best Solo he had ever heard. To me Blackmore is in my opinion the Greatest Rock Guitarist ever. His Acoustical Work has sold Millions of Albums. He is incredibly creative.

Ritchie is absolutely one of my top favourites. I love the sound of rainbow and his whole vibe

My top 3 Rock Guitarists of all time.. Blackmore, Gilmore and May. 🎼🎶🎸

I think my favorite Stratocasters that he used are the '71 sunburst and the' 72 one in natural finish. This two had a very great sound

Thanks for share this. Very interesting stuff. I love Blackmore!

Loved this documentary! Amazing research. Thanks

100 Per Cent Correct mate ! Such an innovator....Way ahead of his time.....Amazing!

Brilliant video/photos/detailed information. Looking forward to the others.

Awesome stuff...can’t wait to see the rest...rock on boys!!!!!

Absolutely enjoyed this Goose. Thanks!

He was such a big influence on my style of guitar playing unknowingly, until I listened to my own guitar solos on my original songs. I was like, that sounds like Richie Blackmore playing that! So Cool!!