Ritchie Blackmore, famed guitarist of the British rock band Deep Purple, turns 81 today. Happy birthday! Rolling Stoneranked ...

Deep Purple and Rainbow legend Blackmore on the man who replaced him ...

Whether he's playing something aggressive or something melodic, there is no escaping Ritchie Blackmore is one of the absolute ...

With ear-splitting excess, flamboyant virtuosity and a talent for transgression, where classical music has led, metal has followed. Let’s hope the Philharmonia’s Metal Orchestrated concert turns it up ...

On April 14, 1775, the first slavery abolition society in North America -- the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes ...

From a 17-year-old prodigy to a future stadium-conquering guitar superstar, Ronnie James Dio had a dream team of six-string ...

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What makes a classic rock album 'classic'? The label isn’t just about age, nor is it confined to a single sound. Instead, it marks a point where musical invention, cultural impact, and enduring ...

NFL player Baker Mayfield turns 31 and actor Abigail Breslin turns 30, among the famous birthdays for April 14.

When Classic Rock artists go away and reinvent themselves, sometimes they can return bigger than ever. Here are some of the ...