Hendrix inspired me, but I was still more into Wes Montgomery. I was also into the Allman Brothers around the time of those albums.
Combing my hair doesn't make me a better musician. - Ritchie Blackmore
Combing my hair doesn't make me a better musician.
- Ritchie Blackmore
When something is not good, it's bad. Period - Ritchie Blackmore
When something is not good, it's bad. Period
One of the reasons I took up the guitar was I didn't want to speak to anybody. I really felt uncomfortable speaking to people, so I took the guitar u… - Ritchie Blackmore
One of the reasons I took up the guitar was I didn't want to speak to anybody. I really felt uncomfortable speaking to people, so I took the guitar u…
When you've toured for about 10 years like me, you end up feeling like you're always waiting for somebody or something. The whole day is a drag - Ritchie Blackmore
When you've toured for about 10 years like me, you end up feeling like you're always waiting for somebody or something. The whole day is a drag
Simplicity is the key. - Ritchie Blackmore
Simplicity is the key.
I don't play by those rules; I'm my own worst enemy sometimes. There's something in me that has to go against the grain. You know, I don't like to be… - Ritchie Blackmore
I don't play by those rules; I'm my own worst enemy sometimes. There's something in me that has to go against the grain. You know, I don't like to be…
Playing a Fender is an art itself. They're always going out of tune. - Ritchie Blackmore
Playing a Fender is an art itself. They're always going out of tune.
When you're around someone good, your own standards are raised. - Ritchie Blackmore
When you're around someone good, your own standards are raised.
The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to copy. That's the best thing. Just steal. - Ritchie Blackmore
The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to copy. That's the best thing. Just steal.
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