Top 49 Quotes by Ritchie Blackmore

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

I don't use the twang bar anymore. It's become too popular.

I've always played every amp I've ever had full up, because rock and roll is supposed to be played loud. Also, that's how you get your sustain.

If a ballet dancer falls over, it's knowing how to get out looking clumsy that counts.

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

I feel like I own the stage.

Those record companies don't know what's happening at all.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and I wanted to be a hard rock band - we wanted to play rock and roll only.

I had given up the guitar between '75 and '78. I completely lost interest. I was sick of hearing other guitar players and I was tired of my tunes.