Ritchie Blackmore discussing the California Jam in 1974 (Part 1).
The April 6th 1974 California Jam is a great story- and for the first time here is discussed by Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore. The man In Black stole the show with a virtuoso performance and pyrotechnics to match!
About Ritchie Blackmore
Richard Hugh Blackmore is an English guitarist, who was a co-founding member of Deep Purple, and was a founding member of Rainbow and Blackmore's Night. In the 1960s, he began his professional career in bands such as the Outlaws, and backed session guitarist in such as singers Glenda Collins, Heinz, Screaming Lord Sutch, Neil Christian, and others. Blackmore has been known for playing both classically influenced and blues-based solos. He is cited by publications such as Guitar World and Rolling...
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