Ritchie Blackmore
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Summary
Ritchie Blackmore was born on April 14, 1945[1], in Weston-super-Mare[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], songwriter[4], composer[5], and musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,528 views/month, #4,866 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Candice Night[8]
- Child: Jürgen Blackmore[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Member of: Blackmore's Night[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: hard rock[13], new age music[14], rock music[15], medieval folk rock[16], Celtic music[17], blues rock[18], traditional heavy metal[19], heavy metal music[20], neo-classical metal[21]
- Commons category: Ritchie Blackmore[22]
- Family name: Blackmore[23]
- Given name: Richard[24], Hugh[25]
- Official website: https://blackmoresnight.com[26]
- Work location: Long Island[27]
- Medical condition: gout[28]
- Instrument: guitar[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Richard Hugh Blackmore[31]
- Short name: Ritchie Blackmore[32]
- Number of children: 3[33]
- Start of work period: 1960[34]
Why It Matters
Ritchie Blackmore has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by H.P. Baxxter[37], a singer[38], b. 1964[39], of Germany[40].
FAQs
Where was Ritchie Blackmore born?
Ritchie Blackmore was born in Weston-super-Mare[2].
Who was Ritchie Blackmore married to?
Ritchie Blackmore's spouses include Candice Night[8].
What did Ritchie Blackmore do for work?
Ritchie Blackmore worked as a guitarist[3], songwriter[4], composer[5], and musician[6].
Who did Ritchie Blackmore influence?
Ritchie Blackmore has been cited as an influence by H.P. Baxxter[37].