Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore (born 1945) is a British guitarist. He is best known for work with Screaming Lord Sutch & the Savages, Deep Purple and Rainbow. The records are generally described as hard rock and blues rock. He has been working since 1960. Guitar is the instrument most often credited to him. He was born in Weston-super-Mare. He also works as songwriter and composer.