Ritchie Blackmore takes Rainbow to Tokyo (1995)
November 23, 1995 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's "Stranger in Us All" tour stops at the Tokyo Bay NK Hall in Tokyo, Japan
June 2017
Helsinki April 13, 2018 Full Concert
at the Rockfest, Hyvinkää June 6, 2019
Smoke On The Water (Studio Session)
Smoke On The Water (1972) (w/ Deep Purple)
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Legendary Ritchie Blackmore Spins Tall Tale of Vertigo, Cancels Concerts
Ritchie Blackmore, the iconic guitarist from DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW, recounts a harrowing bout with vertigo last November. This dizzying ordeal forced the cancellation of four shows in the six-date U.S. East Coast tour by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, his renaissance-infused rock ensemble.
In an insightful exchange with Gary Graff of Guitar Player magazine, Blackmore candidly admits the severity of the episode, cheekily noting it as an experience he wouldn't inflict upon his worst adversary. This incident underscores the often unpredictable nature of health, even for seasoned rock legends.
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Ritchie Blackmore Rocks Six Decades, Lands Guitar Lifetime Award Finale
The National GUITAR Museum bestows its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award upon the illustrious Ritchie Blackmore, whose guitar saga stretches across six decades.
This marks Blackmore as the sixteenth honoree to receive such a commendation. His inclusion in this exclusive company places him alongside notable forerunners like Honeyb...
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Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow illuminate Paris (1995)
October 31, 1995 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's "Stranger in Us All" tour stops at Elysée Montmartre in Paris
German TV tapes Rainbow with Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio (1977)
October 20, 1977 - Rainbow - that is Ritchie Blackmore (g), Ronnie James Dio (voc), David Stone (kb), Bob Daisley (b) and Cozy Powell (d, perc) - perform for the...
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow go to a German club (1996)
August 7, 1996 - Rainbow - that is Ritchie Blackmore (g), Doogie White (voc), Greg Smith (b), Paul Morris (kb) and Chuck Burgi (d) - are expected at Club Rondo...
Ritchie Blackmore brings Rainbow to Birmingham (2017)
June 28, 2017 - Rainbow - that is Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie Romero, David Keith, Jens Johansson and Bob Nouveau - will be on stage at Genting Arena - Birmingham, England
Ritchie Blackmore reforms Rainbow (2016)
June 25, 2016 - Ritchie Blackmore has hired Ronnie Romero (voc), Jens Johansson (kb), Bob Nouveau (b) and David Keith (d) to form a new Rainbow and revisit his old...
Ritchie Blackmore brings Rainbow to London (2017)
June 17, 2017 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow will perform at the O2 Arena in London
Ritchie Blackmore brings Rainbow to Munich (2019)
June 12, 2019 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's "Rock Memories" tour stops at Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany
Ritchie Blackmore brings Rainbow to Finland (2019)
June 6, 2019 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow's "Rock Memories" tour stops for "Rockfest" at Hyvinkään lentokenttä in Hyvinkää, Finland
Happy Birthday Ritchie Blackmore
April 14, 1945 - Richard Hugh "Ritchie" Blackmore, English guitarist, co-founder of Deep Purple and founder of Rainbow is 78. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Smoke On The Water...
Ritchie Blackmore brings his Rainbow to Helsinki (2018)
April 13, 2018 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow will be on stage at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland
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