Ritchie Blackmore Interview - some insight into the workings of Deep Purple

folks without this man half the metal bands of the past 30 years dont exist.

He's very humourous which a lot of people miss. His humour is very British, dry and sarcastic. And also very honest, which some people can't handle.

"I've never felt that we did anything that was outstanding...I never felt that I had 'arrived', that I was a star, that I was anything other than ordinary. I'm just a musician who's very lucky that I can pay my bills." Said the greatest guitarist of all time from the greatest rock band of all time for many many people.

I always enjoy listening to Ritchie. He is always soft spoken and seems kind and intelligent. As talented as he is, I never see him put himself on a pedestal or make himself the focus of whatever he is involved in. I really get tired of others talking shit about him. When he is gone, like his friend Jon Lord, it will be a huge loss to the music world and a sad day for Ritchie's and Deep Purple's, Rainbow's fans and those musicians who consider Ritchie Blackmore one of if not THE greatest rock guitarists ever to set foot on stage. He is soft spoken, humble, and a gentleman who deserves all the respect and consideration he gets. I hope he is around for a long time. We are close in age and I will always enjoy his music and the stories I love to hear about Purple and Ritchie's past and present life. I am not one to idolize any man, including rock royalty., but I do have a good amount of respect for Ritchie. Thanks again Ritchie for the talent and all the effort I am certain you have put into your craft during your life. Keep it up. You deserve all the accolades I have heard given to you.

Ritchie is absolutely right about Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin & Deep Purple's popularity! They were favorites in the '70's & beyond...!

To me Ritchie is the greatest Rock Guitarist of all time. Thanks mate for all those riffs you gave us. I've been your fan from age 14 to age 64. 🎼🎵🎶🎸

Richie was being very kind and patient to the not so good interviewer. Such an amazing talented guitarist and good person.

Ritchie Blackmore is a lot deeper (please, no pun nonsense) person than people in general realize he is. There is much more to him than only music.

Ritchie, you're not a good musician-you're a brilliant musician. One of the greats.

Ritchie has such a melodic voice! Always a pleasure to hear him. :)

Ritchie is a very rare talent and very unique person'

Made in Japan is my favorite Purple LP. I was 12 years old when it came out, and Ritchie's playing inspired me to play guitar. The live solo on Highway Star still gives me goose bumps 50 years later. Thank you Ritchie for the inspiration. That entire band was/is brilliant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm glad I watched this video, he's the reason why I followed deep Purple & Rainbow. But I didn't know this side of him, he's much nicer person than I imagined.

I think at the end of the interview he was very excited and his eyes were shining. Even if he is an infinite guitarist, certain emotions cannot be forgotten..

Nice to hear Ritchies side of things.

I believe Ritchie when he says he didn’t think of himself as some big famous rock star. However, we did. Combing thru YouTube videos I don’t think there is a guitarist that has more videos made about him and his band. Interviews, documentaries, live shows, reaction videos, studio recordings, guitar vids showing you how to play like Blackmore, etc. Ritchie may be low key about his success but the rest of the rock world knows who he is, what he has accomplished and would give our left arm to meet him and be able to drink a beer with him. Beginning in 1970, he became the prototypical hard rock guitarist. The way he looked, the way he played and the way he moved became the standard for all other hard rock players to emulate.

I can pay my bills, I don bot be a star. This words from the best guitar player on this planet. And i believe him 100% that he thinks so. What a humble and friendly man.

Mr. Blackmore looks very good and speaks eloquently with a musical cadence and humility, love him.

What a great talker he is, I could listen to him forever : ) Very cool and very very talented

So much honesty...