The Greatest GUITARIST Ever? | Ritchie Blackmore - Episode 2

Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore is undoubtedly one of the most influential and iconic guitarists in the history of rock music. While the title of "The Greatest Guitarist of All Time" is subjective and varies depending on individual preferences, there are several compelling arguments for why Ritchie Blackmore deserves to be recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history.
While it's challenging to definitively crown any guitarist as "The Greatest of All Time" due to the subjectivity of musical taste, Ritchie Blackmore's contributions to rock music, innovative guitar techniques, iconic riffs, stage presence, influence on future generations, and enduring legacy all make a compelling case for his inclusion in the conversation about the greatest guitarists in rock history.
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[@DimTod-ps2wi]

The Greatest guitar player EVER!

[@rickblackers88]

Yes, the greatest and my favorite

[@chhmarisarofamkimvartehmar9580]

Ritchie is still my top favourite of all time👍

[@delorangeade]

Certainly my favourite. He's been making a living playing guitar for over sixty years and in all that time he was never afraid to make changes, both technically and musically, if that was what he felt he needed to do. An exceptional musical knowledge across all genres, never satisfied, and always willing to take risks. That makes for a great musician, not just a great guitar player.

[@ricardoluistomasone4663]

Blackmore el creador de los mejores riffs y solos de la historia del rock , está en el Olimpo de los mejores!!!!

[@teerexness]

Yep. He's incredible.

[@JoeXuereb-om7xl]

The greatest

[@vaneipontes3824]

Mr. Richard Hugh Blackmore 🎸⚡️🔥

[@tomwhittaker9461]

The guy was one of the inventors of pure rock and pushed rock to neoclassical metal territory while being a top-tier blues guitarist. Sure, the trolls are going to say "he's sometimes sloppy live" or "he makes mistakes" - yeah, true, he does sometimes make mistakes. Who doesn't? But does that reduce his standing, considering his accomplishments? Probably not by much, if at all. He's a central figure in rock and metal guitar history.

[@ArunMadisetti]

He is not afraid to deviate from the recorded track and improvise live. Which raises him above the rest in my opinion.

[@pbc18]

Accurate and clean guitar sound. Unreachable.

[@Alexanderpaal67]

Mr. Richard Hugh Blackmore 💜🌈 Thank You For The Music, Performences, Inspiration & Giving So Many Musicians A Chance & To The World. So Great But Yet So Misunderstood. In My Book Always No.1.

[@user-iz6sj1vk5b]

Лучший гитарист всех времён! Действительно, номер один!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@zdravkobitunjac9542]

He written so many great songs with Deep Purple and Rainbow and now Blackmore's Night.One of the best and most creative guitar players of all time.

[@milt6208]

Purple was awsome

[@gonepostal9101]

I gave up trying to classify any one “greatest rock guitarist” years ago, but there’s probably 6 or 8 guys that I consider “The Best”, and Ritchie is certainly on that short list.

[@billpet4602]

One of the greatest. That cello "emulation" mainly with Rainbow, was unique.

[@repetitivemotion]

Ritchie was at his best in the studio where he came up with fantastic riffs and red hot solos

[@fmaykallb]

The best

[@roynewton-barker8910]

An absolute inspiration & all-time favorite guitarist of mine!❤

[@thomasgood3472]

Yes, by a country mile.

[@wilmabaumann4499]

Ein sehr guter Musiker...Deep Purple ist mir bekannt...Ritchie Blackmore etwas weniger aber die Band mochte ich, war gut...Toll das meine Musik-Einseitigkeit wieder etwas aufgefrischt wird...Danke... 🎶🎼🎵🔝👏...

[@milosdunjic8718]

Untouchable

[@lifetimes2983]

All the players in the early Ian Gillan periods where I am most familiar were extremists and craft masters and it took the skill of Roger Glover to sew it all together. Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord were an impossible and powerful duo on so many tracks amongst themselves. Paice (Ian) was fire in rhythm always and everyone knew it. Ian Gillan was the vocalist that had....to be there with the range and power necessary to still project the live fuse power of this band up front. My personal favorite Blackmore lead came out on a 45RPM single called Kentucky Woman. It contains both neoclassical and Blues runs on fire. A standout piece of guitar work for then or even today

[@bennyventura4286]

Kentucky Woman solo is one of his best work ever. Clean playing and melodic.

[@blackmondayy1]

The GGOAT !!!

[@Semikolon628]

Nobody couldt be the greatest guitar player of all times. The‘re so many phantastic guy‘s in different genre‘s of music. But I think Mr. Blackmore at it‘s hightime in the Seventies he was one of the Top 5 in the world of Rock guitarrists. He influenced a lot of nowaday‘s players that show him respect!

[@gillan5]

Blackmore is identified after 0,5 seconds. Nobody, nobody plays like Blackmore. Nobody plays like Robben Ford which I am going to see in Concert Aschaffenburg here in Germany next Monday. First saw him 1972 when I was 12 years old and he played here in Germany with Charlie Musslewhite. Maybe I will have the chance to tell him that on Monday. Ritchie will turn 80 next year. Counted together I reckon that Ritchie penned 50 world class riffs. No other guitarist on this Earth can show that. Like Vai said: there is no bad Blackmore riff.

[@frnzklmmrll1012]

wy am i drawn to the most hated bad bike death alley crashers

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

I love Ritchie Blackmore but this video doesn't do him justice at all. Who choose these videoclips? They aren't good examples of his playing. And what is "Brun"???

[@robsco1249]

They probably don't know Bilsen '69 exists...

[@Fuxerz]

Certainly, top 3 in the world in his day. He Also invented a new style of rock music neoclassical classical. He invented it. Just watch Ritchie at California jam. And also a 🌈 video live in San Antonio. That will prove how good he is live.

[@robsco1249]

Remove the question mark please...

[@user-xl3hq7zh3t]

💜ritchieblackmore💜🎸🌈🌈it's my opinion, my personal choice ..

[@lightningbrigade4722]

Big Jim Sullivan in my opinion was the greatest guitarist of all time. His favorite student was Ritchie Blackmore. 💜🌈

[@rogerbaron9514]

Definitely a favorite but GOAT? No I've been to shows where he stood behind his amps pouting. Great player who could be unprofessional at times.

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Can’t see it myself, but each to their own!

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

well, this video is filled with bad examples. I look for one minute and had turn it off. I persons choosing and editing the video didn't do a good job to say the least. He is very good, has his own style, inspired millions of players and he has continued his musical journey from the 60s up until today. Taste is subjective though. I personally never have understood the supposed greatness of SRV for example. Eventhough I love blues and blues rock, I guess he just doesn't play what I want to hear...

[@Fuxerz]

Just watch california jam. And also live in San Antonio.When he was in rainbow , you will be captivated and shown what a great mount rushmore guitar he is.

[@thebomb7590]

For sure 100 times better and more creative than Paige.

[@jaygeon2610]

Also 100 times better than Clapton

[@pbc18]

Absolutely agree

[@thetruthhurts6652]

In my mind he’s number 1. The ones of his generation that usually get put ahead of him are Page who hasn’t done anything great since 1976. Hendrix who had about 4 great years. Beck who is technically brilliant but nothing memorable, Clapton who was pure blues based and in my opinion boring.

[@manoschar]

Blackmore is proud of writing "Street of dreams" instead of Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Black Night or Stargazer that are considered rock anthems. Because deep inside he knows that those are altered songs from Ricky Nelson, Jimi Hendrix, classical musicians etc. Page stealed from american blues, Blackmore stealed from the classics and rock'n'roll pioneers of the fifties. Their path they navigated was similar. Blackmore was tedious about studio editing while Page did some remarkable work. On the other hand Blackmore's tone is one of the most defining guitar tones ever

[@aabeabee2363]

hes great below Hendrix of course

[@zdenkonouzovsky6947]

He is way ahead of Hendrix in every aspect…

[@thomasgood3472]

Who? Hendrix? What's that?

[@elmorevandodewaard544]

Quote John Lord; Hendrix was a big thing for Ritchie. Nothing to be ashamed for, Blackmore-fans. I love Blackmore too. ❤

[@bruceharrison8160]

Hendrix over rated ! Could not read music! Played wrong notes! Good player but Blackmore was better!😊

[@bennyventura4286]

Far more better than hendrix. Hendrix went popular because he started acid rock and those very long rock lines which turns into boring because there's not much to show-repetitive