Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

If you can play well in the studio, you can play well on stage.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

I've always played every amp I've ever had full up, because rock and roll is supposed to be played loud. Also, that's how you get your sustain.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

Learning to play with a big amplifier is like trying to control an elephant.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

I don't use the twang bar anymore. It's become too popular.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

Johnny Winter is one of the best blues players in the world. He's very underrated.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

Hendrix inspired me, but I was still more into Wes Montgomery. I was also into the Allman Brothers around the time of those albums.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

I can never remember what I do even in the studio.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

I feel like I own the stage.

Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore

Everything I do is usually totally spontaneous.