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Ritchie Blackmore's "return to rock" sounds like it's going to be every bit as brief as he originally promised.

Deep Purple's manager apparently let Ritchie Blackmore know that the band will not allow him to take part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

August 1975 signaled a new beginning for one of hard rock’s greatest stars, Ritchie Blackmore, who unveiled the first fruits of his brand-new band, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow.

It looks like those rumors regarding Ritchie Blackmore revisiting his rock 'n' roll past might actually be true — to a point, anyway.

Before David Coverdale decided to make Whitesnake's new album a tribute to his years as the singer for Deep Purple, he contemplated a full-fledged reunion with former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.

Ian Gillan would rather turn down induction than be forced to be on the same stage as Ritchie Blackmore again.

What fans saw wasn't anything like the band's promised 25th anniversary celebration.

Another year of some good classic rock releases and we can add Deep Purple's 'Live in Paris - 1975' to the group.

After years of being completely overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, pioneering hard rockers Deep Purple received word last week that they are among the nominees this year. But if you're hoping for an epic reunion jam on 'Highway Star' at this year's ceremony, not so fast -- in a new interview, former Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore says he has no interest in whether the band is induct

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His wife and manager says yes. Ronnie had tremendous songwriting ability and a great voice, so what prompted the firing?