In 1971, Blackmore created with what is widely considered one of the most famous guitar ... signature tune “Smoke on the Water.” Ritchie left Deep Purple in 1975 to form Rainbow with singer ...

Due out April 6, Memories in Rock II is being billed as "the most unique Rainbow package ever released." Featuring Blackmore on guitar alongside singer Ronnie Romero, drummer David Keith ...

Most recently he has been seen out on the road with yet another incarnation of Rainbow. His influence on rock guitar is totally undeniable: without Ritchie there wouldn’t have been Yngwie, for example ...

But, after all, charity begins at home, and when one belongs to the very exclusive circle of "guitar heroes", a healthy ... Incidentally, the immortal "Smoke On The Water", "Lazy" as well as ...

On Sunday, The Black ... Smoke in the early 2000s. Making the Stagecoach gig a fun-fueled coming together for old friends. The Black Crowes kicked off their Stagecoach gig with guitar epic ...

Together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath ... for Radio 2. Smoke On The Water, from Deep Purple's 1972 album Machine Head, is famous for having one of the best guitar riffs EVER.