Ritchie Blackmore – A Deeper Shade of Purple

At the California Jam, April 6th 1974. Photograph by Robert Ellis.

Cameron’s debut piece of journalism for the L.A. Times was this interview with Deep Purple guitar god Ritchie Blackmore for the June 23, 1974 edition. Among the topics covered: his honesty with interviews, Black Sabbath and classical music. For more Blackmore/Purple magic check out the following:

• Ritchie Blackmore – Creem magazine – June, 1975
• Ritchie Blackmore – Rolling Stone – April 10, 1975
• Deep Purple – Rolling Stone – June 21, 1973