Stevie Ray Vaughan was very intense. Maybe thats what caught everybodys attention. As a player, he didnt do anything amazing. – Ritchie Blackmore
The only way you can get good, unless youre a genius, is to copy. Thats the best thing. Just steal. – Ritchie Blackmore
I dont put myself on Jeff Becks level, but I can relate to him when he says hed rather be working on his car collection than playing the guitar. – Ritchie Blackmore
I was impressed by Hendrix. Not so much by his playing, as his attitude – he wasnt a great player, but everything else about him was brilliant. – Ritchie Blackmore