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When Ritchie Blackmore Unveiled the Raw Truth Behind the ’70s Music Scene

Deep Purple’s legendary Ritchie Blackmore didn’t mince words when sharing his views on his contemporaries and the ’70s music business.
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Back in 1975, Ritchie Blackmore, the guitar maestro from the iconic band Deep Purple, laid bare his candid insights. Unafraid of controversy, he boldly stated, “80 per cent of the people I meet are very boring people.”

The 1970s music scene was ablaze with electrifying performances and groundbreaking albums. Among the era’s giants was Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore, wielding his guitar like a sorcerer’s staff. But what did this pioneering axeman really think of his surroundings? In a revealing 1975 interview, Blackmore threw the doors wide open to his perspective.

  • Blackmore’s blunt assessments of his peers pricked many ears.
  • His declaration that most people in the industry were “very boring” was a scorching critique not just of personalities, but of the creative spirit of the time.
  • Yet, in this uninhibited expression, we glean the rawness that fueled the ’70s rock n’ roll fire.

Blackmore’s unfiltered opinions highlight the essence of the period – a time of both tumultuous change and remarkable musical evolution. But who could earn the title of ‘Blackmore’s favourite guitarist’ amidst his strict critique? The answer remains a steep cliffhanger for rock enthusiasts and scribes alike.
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