Ritchie Blackmore Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ritchie Blackmore, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Switzerland.

1 records1971–19711 events1 places

Chronological biography

1971

Smoke on the WaterDecember 1971

Arts / Popular Music · Member of Deep Purple · Montreux

Creates the famous guitar riff for Smoke on the Water, one of the most recognisable riffs in rock music.

Titles and roles

Member of Deep Purple

Record provenance

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