Ritchie Blackmore Celebrates His 65th Birthday Today
It seems inconceivable to us fans reared on Deep Purple and/or Rainbow, but legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore is 65 today.
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10 Rock-Related Events That Might Happen During The Election
With a British General Election imminent, here’s 10 things we’d like to see happen (or maybe not).
Cult Heroes No. 5: Criss Oliva
This time, Malcolm Dome takes a look back at the all-too-brief career of a guitarist who stood on the verge of greatness when he was killed in a road accident. You might not be aware of Criss Oliva yet. But after Malc’s finished warbling at least you’ll know why you should care enough to check him out… Check out all of Classic Rock‘s Cult Heroes here.
‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 23)
This week, Mick remembers the late David Byron and Keith Moon, expresses relief at Abbey Road Studios being saved, recalls meeting Kris Kristofferson, celebrates the Nordoff Robbins charity, listens to Coverdale Page and has something to say about the Number 25 bus route. Oh, and some football club called Spurs win a match!
The Big Four: 10 Ideas To Beat That Tour
So, the Big Four of thrash are playing shows together next year. Which got us thinking. What else might rival the combination of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, in terms of excitement? Come inside for 10 suggestions, some more feasible than others…
‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 12)
Another week on the road, as Mick remembers later Uriah Heep bassist Gary Thain, struggles with a cashpoint machine, laughs at The Rutles and remembers his wedding anniversary… Click here to read Mick’s previous columns.
‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 11)
This week, Mick Box has been mostly eating goulash, sorting out guitar problems, scoffing birthday cake and bouncing around on a tour bus! Click here to read Mick’s previous columns.
‘Rock’ Feinstein: The Day Blackmore Incited A Riot
The Rods guitarist David ‘Rock’ Feinstein has spoken to Classic Rock about the time when Ritchie Blackmore caused a riot – because it looked like it was going to rain.
Rainbow: Doogie White Has His Say!
Last week, Geoff Barton, Malcolm Dome and Dave Ling extolled the comparative virtues of Rainbow vocalists Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonnet and Ronnie James Dio, respectively. But one man was missed out – Doogie White.
The Great Rainbow Debate (Part 2): A Boost For Bonnet
It’s the triple-header everyone is talking about (well, almost): Ronnie vs. Graham vs. Joe.
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