Ritchie Blackmore

Johnny Winter is one of the best blues players in the world. He's very underrated.

I don't see myself as such an important guitarist.

In my early days, I never used finger vibrato at all. I originally carved my reputation as one of the 'fast' guitar players.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

It takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. If everyone was straight-laced and uptight, it would sure be a drag. We need a little tug of war in society.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.