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Profession: Guitarist
Biography: Ritchie Blackmore is an English guitarist and songwriter, known as a founding member of the band Deep Purple. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2016, and is commonly regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music.
Born: April 14, 1945
Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, England
Age: 79 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Career Highlights
- 1975-06-21 British rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore quits Deep Purple, forms Rainbow
Personal Life
- 1964-05-18 English rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (19) weds German girl Margrit Volkmar (19); divorce in 1969
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