Ritchie Blackmore Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ritchie Blackmore.

Ritchie Blackmore is a British guitarist and songwriter, born on April 14, 1945. He gained fame as a founding member and guitarist of Deep Purple, influential in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. Known for his distinctive guitar-playing style, he played on notable tracks like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star." Blackmore later formed the band Rainbow, releasing successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Renowned for his virtuosity, he remains a revered figure in the rock music scene, leaving a lasting impact on generations of musicians.

I was impressed by Hendrix. Not so much by his playing, as h

I was impressed by Hendrix. Not so much by his playing, as his attitude - he wasn't a great player, but everything else about him was brilliant.

Ritchie Blackmore

Attitude

I don't put myself on Jeff Beck's level, but I can relate to

I don't put myself on Jeff Beck's level, but I can relate to him when he says he'd rather be working on his car collection than playing the guitar.

Ritchie Blackmore

Car

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

Ritchie Blackmore

Amazing

The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to

The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to copy. That's the best thing. Just steal.

Ritchie Blackmore

Best

Learning to play with a big amplifier is like trying to cont

Learning to play with a big amplifier is like trying to control an elephant.

Ritchie Blackmore

Learning

Stevie Ray Vaughan was very intense. Maybe that's what caugh

Stevie Ray Vaughan was very intense. Maybe that's what caught everybody's attention. As a player, he didn't do anything amazing.

Ritchie Blackmore

Amazing