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Steve Perry, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2021’s Seasonal Sounds

Ross Boissoneau digs into new seasonal sounds from Steve Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night and others.

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

There are maybe thousands of holiday songs from years past. So let’s look for something new from Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night and others.

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Ritchie Blackmore connects his interest in ren-faire rock back to Deep Purple: ‘It’s a great riff’

Turns out, Ritchie Blackmore’s sudden switch from the outsized rock riffage of Deep Purple and Rainbow to the the medieval folkways of Blackmore’s Night shouldn’t come as such a surprise. You May Also Like: William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind Why Deep Purple’sRead More

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‘He was so used to getting inspiration from negativity’: On Ritchie Blackmore’s transformation after Deep Purple, Rainbow

Candice Night, having met Ritchie Blackmore after a final breakup with Deep Purple, recognized something immediately about the often-dour guitar virtuoso: “You can’t get more black than Blackmore, right?” You May Also Like: William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind Mark Knopfler Touched onRead More

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Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – Black Masquerade (2013)

Detailing almost the precise moment that Ritchie Blackmore began his transition toward ren-faire rock, this 1995 Rainbow performance for Germany’s Rockpalast isn’t by any means essential — but it sure is interesting. You May Also Like: William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind DoogieRead More

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Blackmore’s Night – Dancer and the Moon (2013)

For those Deep Purple and Rainbow fans who’ve struggled to come to grips with Ritchie Blackmore’s turn toward ren-faire folkism with Blackmore’s Night, Dancer and the Moon might just provide the perfect entry point. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs Bob Dylan’s TroubleRead More

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Blackmore’s Night – A Knight in York (2012)

Deep Purple axe-wielder Richie Blackmore and previously unheard of vocalist Candace Night released their first collaborative effort, Shadow of the Moon in 1998. At the time, I think most fans thought (hoped?) Blackmore would get over his fascination with Renaissance music You May Also Like: Deep Purple – InFinite (2017)Read More

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‘It’s the same old crap’: Deep Purple alum Ritchie Blackmore’s hilarious preview of his forthcoming album

Into a world of endless hype for every new project steps Ritchie Blackmore, whose band Deep Purple was recently announced as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You May Also Like: Deep Purple – InFinite (2017) Why Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ DeservesRead More