They used to complain at school that I looked out of the window for long periods of time – that sums up my life. I like to look out the window, do nothing, daydream. – Ritchie Blackmore
The only way you can get good, unless you’re a genius, is to copy. That’s the best thing. Just steal. – Ritchie Blackmore
What’s the point of re-releasing an album? The original sounded good, why change something about it? – Ritchie Blackmore
If a ballet dancer falls over, it’s knowing how to get out looking clumsy that counts. – Ritchie Blackmore
Pete Townshend used to crash chords and let the guitar feed back. He’s overrated. – Ritchie Blackmore
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. – Ritchie Blackmore
When you’re recording, if you’re not really clean in your playing, it sounds like a mess. – Ritchie Blackmore
I can turn on some jazz guitarist, and he won’t do a thing for me, if he’s not playing electrically. But Jeff Beck’s great to listen to. – Ritchie Blackmore
I’m not into that Keith Richard trip of having all those guitars in different tunings. I never liked the Rolling Stones much anyway. – Ritchie Blackmore
Session work makes you more strict. You can’t hit notes all over the place. You’ve got to make each one really count. – Ritchie Blackmore
When you’ve toured for about 10 years like me, you end up feeling like you’re always waiting for somebody or something. The whole day is a drag. – Ritchie Blackmore
I like leaping around on stage as long as it’s done with class. None of this jumping up in the air and doing the splits. – Ritchie Blackmore
