First Name
Ritchie
Last Name
Blackmore
Full Name
Richard Hugh Blackmore
Other Names
Man in Black
Blackers
The Man in Black
Age
Date of Birth
16 April 1945
Birthplace
Weston Super Mare, England
Build
Average
Height
5' 10½" (179 cm)
Hair Color
Black
Star Sign
Aries
Ethnicity
White
Nationality
British
Occupation
Musician, songwriter
Claim to Fame
Deep Purple, Rainbow
Music Genre
Pop/Rock
Music Style
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Celtic, International, Contemporary Celtic, Guitar Virtuoso, Folk, British Folk, Celtic Folk, Folklore
Music Mood
Theatrical, Ambitious, Dramatic, Atmospheric, Passionate, Intense, Earnest, Restrained, Refined/Mannered, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Calm/Peaceful, Romantic, Indulgent, Epic, Light, Cathartic, Intimate, Ethereal
Instrument
Guitar
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He is the best of the best guitarist ever born in this planet,,,"WHEN THE BLIND MAN CRY" and "TEMPLE OF THE KING" I feel all my body hairs stand up when I hear how His gave soul in these songs,,with his finger
