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“I couldn’t believe he was a guitar player”: Ritchie Blackmore says most guitarists aren’t nice people – but names one player who bucks the trend

Ritchie Blackmore of Rainbow performs at Genting Arena on June 25, 2016 in Birmingham, England.

Ritchie Blackmore has claimed that “most guitarists aren’t nice people”, while naming just one player who bucks the trend.

The former Deep Purple guitarist, who was forced to cut short his tour last year with Blackmore’s Night due to a health scare, is currently recovering at home. Recently, his wife and bandmate Candice Night instigated a surprise Instagram livestream, during which the electric guitar hero fielded questions from his fans.

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