Ritchie Blackmore

Richard Hugh Blackmore, known as Ritchie Blackmore, was born on 14 April 1945 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. He is an iconic English guitarist and songwriter, famous for being a founding member and the lead guitarist of Deep Purple. His music style with the band was distinguished by mixing guitar riffs with organ sounds. After his departure from Deep Purple, he formed Rainbow and later Blackmore's Night, exploring different genres from hard rock to traditional folk rock. His impact on music has been profound, influencing generations of musicians and earning him an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.