Ritchie Blackmore Unfiltered: Deep Purple Pranks, Hating Grunge & The "Smoke" Riff 🎸

What artist or band should I highlight next?PJ Pat delves deep into the iconic career of Richie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist from Deep Purple. From his early days and inspirations to his unique playing style and pivotal moments in rock history, it's a comprehensive look at the man behind hits like 'Smoke on the Water.' We also explore his transition to Renaissance-inspired music with Blackmore's Night, his interactions with other rock legends, and his candid thoughts on fellow guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Yngwie Malmsteen. A must-listen for any classic rock aficionado!00:00 Introduction to Richie Blackmore00:36 Early Days of Deep Purple01:15 Influences and Inspirations02:07 Transition to Hard Rock02:58 Guitar Techniques and Innovations04:56 Opinions on Fellow Guitarists08:14 Reflections on Career and Music14:58 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts Support the showJoin our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its1louderpodcast/Crank it up 1 louder!