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Man In Black ties the knot
Richard Hugh and Candice Lauren were pronounced husband and wife at 4:48 pm on October 5, 2008, at a small gathering of friends and family.
Update [Oct 15]: pictures from the wedding are available on Candice Night’s website. More pictures here.
Thanks to Mike Garrett for the info.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
wish you a happy long marriage,
long live ritchie the great,
Arik
October 7th, 2008 at 00:32Congratulations to both of you.
October 7th, 2008 at 01:56Keep on inspiring us with your incredible music!
Congratulation Richie!
Have a long and happy marriage =)
Viktor
October 7th, 2008 at 05:38Wish you all the best Ritchie and Candice!
Ritchie Blackmore is The Greatest!
October 7th, 2008 at 06:45Congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio e mille di questi giorni.
October 7th, 2008 at 08:39Long live Rock and Roll. The best in the World. Francesco
Pronunced husband by who?
October 7th, 2008 at 09:53isn’t his third marriage?
I wish them nothing but the best but I can’t help but wonder, did Ritchie ask for a pre-nup? He could take a real hit if this ends badly. How many times can you lose half of everything?
October 7th, 2008 at 10:58Im not sure any pre-nup will cover the fact Candice wears his ‘balls’ for ear rings these days.
October 7th, 2008 at 11:15Did the Man in Black wed the Lady in White? Hopefully she will allow him to get “Rainbow Eyes” soon and look for some musicians to get together and do some Rock. Come on Ritchie, remove the “Cod Sack” ear rings and put them back in your toit pants and play some hard rock. The Honeymoon will soon be over. Us fans have been here longer than that Monotone Harlot.
Cheers
October 7th, 2008 at 13:39All the VERY best to both of them.
October 7th, 2008 at 13:53Next thing is to bring back the magic of Ritchie playing his white Fender again in a “The Berst of Rainbow & Purple” tour of the world. Support could very well be “Blackmores Night”
I’m sure we will all be there.
Congrats to both…and a happy new life…I’ll have a beer on them…
October 7th, 2008 at 16:13Rascal, thats hilarious!!!!!!!!!!
October 7th, 2008 at 16:29Rascal’s not hilarious, Ghostbuster…..
October 7th, 2008 at 17:10he’s just a bonafide jerk off!!!!
All happiness and love for both of you, both remaining as wonderful and passionate as your music 😀
October 7th, 2008 at 17:13I’m with Rascal on this one!
October 7th, 2008 at 17:38Congratulations, health and happiness to Mr. & Mrs. Blackmore!!!
I’ll drink to that, so Kippis to Annemie, Seven-47, Bo, Arik and all of you
October 7th, 2008 at 19:12wonderful Purple-people. Rock On!!
Congratulations to Candice and her mother, because now if no one can take away the heritage when Ritchie dies.
October 7th, 2008 at 19:46Conratulations, Ritchie and Candice. But please, Ritchie, give us some new real hard riffs! We need it so much! You can get back to medieval music when you are 80…
October 7th, 2008 at 19:47Ritchie, in that moment of deep passion, be sure to call out her name and not your own
October 7th, 2008 at 21:04So, now her name is Blackmore?
October 7th, 2008 at 21:19Guess they’ll have to either call it Blackmore’s Blackmore, or more appropriately, Stevens’ Blackmore’s.
Rascal… that was a good one!!
October 7th, 2008 at 23:34I thought they got married a long time ago . . .
October 8th, 2008 at 00:40Apparently, it took 16 years for Ritchie’s heart to finally melt.
October 8th, 2008 at 00:57anyone knows who were guests any from the deep purple family? cheers and long live BN AND DP.
October 8th, 2008 at 07:04WindHawk just doesnt get it!!………… now that is hilarious!!
October 8th, 2008 at 08:35To elprupdeep:
October 8th, 2008 at 11:29Yes, Ian Gillan was the best man!
That “Blackmore´s Blackmore” joke was pretty funny. Methinks Ritchie might have giggled if he read that… Very Monty Python.
Can we put up at petition for it somewhere?
MIKE
October 8th, 2008 at 14:59Best wishes You continue to inspire and make sure you inspire each other cheers
October 8th, 2008 at 18:29I hope Ritchie’s next wife likes Hard Rock.
October 9th, 2008 at 02:40now it’s g martin who is hilarious I thought about that joke but say to myself na not funny!!! anymore.
October 9th, 2008 at 13:45well in fact if that was happening in the 70ty Ian would certainly be his best man.
Cheers to you too Sami! Perhaps champagne could be in order this time ? 😀
October 9th, 2008 at 17:56All the best to Blackmore familly
October 9th, 2008 at 18:33Tracy do you hate Blackmore or do you hate Night or both and why cos they’re very popular world wide…I might see your point if you never liked anything that Ritchie ever played but you always point to B/N for your hate point….Ritchie said its really just the same as rock and roll but played much quieter and he’s right as usual..try playing it with Ritchie style chords and fills and you’ll see if you play guitar that is and eh Candice can sing very well but like Ian Gillan who we all know hates Blackmore but he also hates anything by Blackmores Night just for the hell of it and by the sound of it so do you
October 9th, 2008 at 22:24SO NOW THERE WILL BE NOMORE HOPES TO RITCHIE’S RETURN IN HARD ROCK…CNDICE HAS REACHED WHAT SHE WANTED…
October 10th, 2008 at 01:13“EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY” or something THROUGH somebody..
so best wishes to RB marriage,to Candice (gggggrrr)…best wishes to everybody here,best wishes on all over the world (included me of course ghgh)..
[about BN,DP now,JON LORD…the important thing is that everyone can do what he wants in life .. I don’t like really my job and am not very happy in my life)]
October 10th, 2008 at 08:07Jim: you wrote…
“Tracy do you hate Blackmore or do you hate Night or both and why cos they’re very popular world wide”…
If you are responding to what I entered on #9, I don’t see the point of your question. I show no hate for Blackmore or his fine Maiden. Quite the contrary. I state (without all the mushiness), that I wish him to return to the Rock World if his ‘fair maiden’ such allows. As far as BN, I have everything they have put out. I have seen them ‘Live’ in concert. I have in the past, praised them. I still like their music for what it is. I am only commenting on the fact that it time for him to show his “Balls” if there are any left, and do something for the fans. Yes, they sell records. He could sell more if he would put aside his little “Circus” and make a Rock Record. It’s just an opinion, but it seems that the “Man in black” has become the “Sheep in tights”. Love his music though, so to answer your question…..
Nobody hatin’ here. Except for the “Blackmore Worshipers” whom would like to selfishly see him return to ruin “Deep Purple”….then it’s time for the ‘gloves to come off’.
Cheers
October 10th, 2008 at 12:44well said Tracy Heyder..
me too,
I don’t blame RB to come back to DP,I only wish to listen him playng hard rock with his guitar..only this.
BN are until the repetitive boredom..imho.
October 10th, 2008 at 12:58Surely their is a difference between ‘hating’ someone, and just taking the ‘piss’ out of them!!
If you wear tights and prance about like a fucking ‘elf’ with your bollocks in your wifes pocket then im afraid you deserve a ‘roasting’
If you dont agree………….big frikkin deal.
October 10th, 2008 at 15:29Rascal, you are such a Rascally One…
OK all.., isn’t it time we drop the “Man in Black” title and lean towards the present?
From this point on, I crown Mr. Blackmore….”Man in Tights”.
Cheers
October 10th, 2008 at 16:31Tracy & Rascal!
Couldn´t agree with you more!I´m waiting for the video were we see Sir Ritchie of Poofsterville, riding into the sunset with his fair maiden holding his manhood in a firm grip!And they lived happily ever after!
October 10th, 2008 at 22:35This is a Deep Purple website devoted to the members of the various incarnations of the band as well as the musicians associated with spin-off groups–not just the current line-up.
Without Blackmore, there would be no website and Purple would never have existed. It was he, more than any other, who established the band and created the greater part of the classics that continue to be played to this day.
It is therefore amazing to see the sarcasm directed at this amazing musician.
What Blackmore chooses to do in his personal–and professional–life is his own business.
I congratulate him on his marriage and wish he and Candice much success and happiness.
October 11th, 2008 at 03:18Absolutely right, T! Once again the voice of reason!!
All the best to Ritchie & Candice…
Annemie, champagne is fine, but how about some vintage brandy with a few good beers!
Have a great weekend, be well 🙂
October 11th, 2008 at 05:46Congratulation & all the best to Ritchie & Candice.
October 11th, 2008 at 18:53For once, Ritchie, live your ego behind, why don’t you get all the past & present members of DP except for Tommy Bolin, join DP MK VIII on the stage JUST for ONE NIGHT Only!.
I love to see that happen with the following Purple on stage :-
Rod Evans, Nick Simper, Joe Lynn Tunner, Glenn Hughes, David Coverdale, Joe Satrani, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, Don Airey, Steve Morse and off course you, Master Man In Black Ritchie Blackmore. Just for One night.
Get a sponsor to sponsor this Great DEEP PURPLE REUNION ONE NIGHT ONLY.
I love all the purple members past & present, each and indiviual have their own unique style, they are great.
DP 4 ever!
Oh, Sami what a wonderful idea…I do my very best 😀
Very well said T, thats a sincere comment, and as always with knowledge and style!
October 11th, 2008 at 19:23your right…….its every mans right to wear tights if he wants to
im just off to the ‘pointy hat’ shop myself…..heard that theirs a sale on!
October 11th, 2008 at 23:12Richard Hugh??????????? According to Chris Charlesworth’s definitive early DP biography it was Richard Harold!!!!!
October 12th, 2008 at 14:56Congratulation Ritchie and Candice. Wishing you the best for along happy and healthy life together. I really enjoy your music and look foward for lots more in the future. Again Congratulations. One of your HUGH!!!!!!! Fans John
October 12th, 2008 at 21:19T!
Well….If one´s going from guitar hero to a whipped loon in tights, one´s asking for it!
I don´t think anyone on this blog rather see him rocking, than performing this ridicilous act on stage! Of course he´s free to do whatever he chooses, and wish him nothing but the best!That said…I make no secret that I´d rather see Candice gone (with her mother)and Ritchie rockin´again!
The marriage….congratulations to them both! Let´s see for how long and before she utter the words “HALF”!!Rock on!
October 13th, 2008 at 00:38I dont think anyone here has actually directed sarcasm or negative comments at RB’s once fine guitar work…………….On contrary
Its just his present choice in outfits, instruments and women that have drawn a ‘few comments’………..which really has nothing whatsoever to do with DP………
‘Whipped Loon’………..I like it!
October 13th, 2008 at 07:47Greetings from Mister GaGa
I noticed you don t need me
It s strange
I often feel bored with BNand would LOVE to see him REALLY rock again too but at the same time I keep playing lots of BN stuff
What s strange as well is the fact that HE attracts so much nore negativity than IG who really fucked things beyond shame and belief
T, way to go
The others who wish to keep foulmouthing at anything RB, BN and JLT…..WASH YOUR MOUTH, please
October 13th, 2008 at 22:39As opposed to foulmouthing at IG.
Nice to see the good and righteous amongst us.
Self medicate………its an option
October 14th, 2008 at 07:59Most important…for those washing their mouth don’t forget the soap 🙂
And…good luck Rascal! 8)
October 14th, 2008 at 08:36Rascal!
As a wise man once said…”Don´t get high on your own supply”!!I seriously dought the advice been taken by good ol´ Purplepriest……!!
October 14th, 2008 at 09:39Only the opened minded can accept advice………
So I seriously doubt it
October 14th, 2008 at 10:10As long as so called advice did help make me become worse it s more and more a resaonable option to be careful with others who THINK they know who you are and how you should do things
Who do I think I am…….
I ve been searching for something I might have left behind
October 14th, 2008 at 10:42Gary Moore, Corridors of power
Ahhhhh…..Purplepriest. I guess the ‘Purple Sunshine’ has finally worn off. Must be between hits, just long enough to transcribe the SOS. To state that IG ‘fucked things up’ is where you lose your credibility. Let’s see…..Deep Purple still exists. They still play “Hard Rock”. They tour the world extensively. They get along well. What did he ‘Fuck Up’?
Your ‘hero’ still exists. You can listen to him and his ‘Monotone Harlot Wife’ anytime you are in the mood. Of course you also have the choice to turn the gas on in the oven, and stick your head in. Funny how your type blame everyone else instead of the very person you are so driven to. He is in charge of his music and you are drunk on his ‘Kool-Aid’. I have a challenge for you. Play every BN CD, from beginning to end, back to back. If you don’t find yourself hearing the SOS, rehashed solos and monotone vocals, along with songs that all run together, over and over again, you truly are ready to push up some daisies. It’s the equivalent to Chinese Torture, whereby you are locked in a room and a water faucet continues to drip, drip, drip…..until you lose your mind and go insane….hmmmmm, maybe that’s the problem. Were you once held captive by the Chinese?
Do I enjoy BN from time to time? YES. But not when I want to Rock Out. Just when I need to pretend I’m flying through the forest on Pixie Dust and need a soft place to land. Then my headache from the excess of booze wears off.
Cheers
October 14th, 2008 at 15:05Yaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn….
October 14th, 2008 at 16:00ooooooooaaaaaaaahhh…turning on the other side….
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…………………….
The Blackmore debate is an interesting psychological study of two differant camps of Deep Purple fans. Followers of the band seem to be adamantly pro- or anti-Blackmore/Morse in the same way that they are pro- or anti-Turner/Gillan.
For some people, Deep Purple cannot exist without Gillan. This intelligentsia contend that the only “true” Purple is a Purple fronted by the Mark II singer. This is one reason why Turner was never and *could* never be accepted by these fans. It was simply “sacrilege” to have anyone replace Gillan.
You find this same philosophy among fans who say that Purple cannot exist without Blackmore. For this legion of fans, Morse is tolerated in the same manner that Turner was, but for them, Purple is not REALLY Purple–but is rather “something else”. Slaves & Masters is often thought of as an un-Purple album, even though had it been a *Rainbow* album, it most likely would have ranked highly.
Likewise, Blackmore is villified for disrupting the Purple “church”–a sort of Judas who brought a chaos for which some in the congregation can never forgive. It was not an amicable split in the way that Lord’s departure was. In that instance, we all saw it coming and were “prepared” for the change.
Thus, many harbor ill-will towards Blackmore, who cannot be forgiven for “breaking up” Purple and leaving the “faith”. The guitarist should be revered for his past contributions which are plentiful enough to warrant his retirement–if he so desires. But the animosity remains.
It’s just weird.
October 15th, 2008 at 03:2457
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ahahahahaha
oh yes! only you could make me write now here…
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it seems to be all into a purple religion where everybody speaks about his faith…and doubts
ahahahah
ciao
but all in the name of..(of?)
October 15th, 2008 at 06:51x 59 x
October 15th, 2008 at 11:42All in the name of ME of course…(just kidding! 😉
I think in the name of opposite fanticism tying the knot with purple solidarity…
Although…like you said before …we are not the pope 🙂
cin cin !!!
cìn cìn Annemie 🙂
oh sure..we are not..
“Take me out and let me go to hell
No laughing in Heaven
Don’t laugh, this place is Hell”
________________________________________________________
ps
I have a question to do to everybody here:
I am searching for a CD that in Italy there is not,I am sorry to do this request here ; it is not abou DP but THIN LIZZY;
October 15th, 2008 at 12:12her in Italy I miss YHIN LIZZY LIVE LIFE double cd live,
in your countries have you never seen it on music store?
Anyone noticed that Candice is not only his longest lasting girlfriend but also his longest serving vocalist? How come he got fed up with the likes of IG, RD, DC, GH probably four of the finest and most emulated rock singers of any generation but is happy with the way she sings? Sadly, the balls in the pocket story may give you a clue…
In marriage, I wish them much happiness and success!
October 15th, 2008 at 13:07Jeffs!
And yet he screwed them the best he could!!!
October 15th, 2008 at 18:10@ 56
1 He lost his GOD LIKE superbe voice of the 70, s by drinking and smoking too much
2 During the TBRO tour he not only annoyed RB but also fans by forgetting lyrics and definitely not always singing superbe and at the same time showing fans that he did not think his attitude sucked
3 Blaming everything on RB including the setlistproblem but for many years making the same mistake, espescially relying too much on the RB era
Quite ironic that he quit the DP campin 73 and saying they did not progress, too much relying on the same formula
He probably may be excused for that because he also said his words were a cry for help
Again and again I must stress the man was my GOD
They all were
Again and again I must stress I see lots of errors in RB,s behaviour as well
Again and again I have to stress that I m NOT a BN fan
On the contrary
Saying that we all have to progress because change is good is ridicilous
CHANGE IS NOT ALWAYS GOOD
Ofcourse DP is happy now but that does not mean I have to enjoy the wrong sound of a otherwise very kind man, Mister Morse
Cheers!
And if still intent to hurt or something like that, stay in your tub, stick a cigar in your holes and please drown
October 15th, 2008 at 21:46Ill will? not me…weird..yes, absolutely but after seeing the pics at the BN website I really think RB is one totally happy man! Would we all like to hear Ritchie rock again? Oh yeah, but I don’t think RB gives a f*** what anyone likes as long as he and his bride are happy (which everyone is entitled). Love him, hate him, make fun of his tights or whatever, he was once the best ROCK guitarist and probably still is just not for our beloved DP. I probably listen to more Morse era now but will never stop listening to DP with Blackmore and remembering fondly. Good Luck to Ritchie and his quite beautiful bride, play whatever you want but we still reserve the right to hope for some ROCK in the future.
October 15th, 2008 at 22:41Cheers To All
The Only “Godlike” part of his voice that is missing, is the highest pitch of his scream. All else is in tact (some better than ever), and is proven all the time. His instrument is a physical one, which at least he continues to push to the max, screaming as much as possible to Deep Purple tunes. He hasn’t retired to the forest to coast along and plink away at meaningless “Halloween” festivals in the woods. He continues to produce some very good PURPLE stuff.
Ian quit in ’73 due to extensive pressure from the record label pushing for records and constant touring. Not to mention his constant battle with the ‘man in tights’. Ritchie quit in ’75. So what? They went on, and there are some great recordings done by various Purple Members ever since. Including TODAY.
We as Purple fans have a huge amount of thanks to give to ALL whom have graced the stage and studio as members. Each has their contribution, and each is as valid as the next. I have never minimized Ritchie’s part in this. On the contrary. He was my favorite guitarist for years, and his style has a place all it’s own. I love playing the records he is on, for the sake of hearing his guitar work. Just as I love putting on “Come Taste the Band”, when I wish to hear Bolin doing his thing. The present “Guitar God”, Mr. Morse is yet another level and layer of direction and sound that is wonderful to be added to this amazing group of players. None is better or worst than the other. It’s about taste and about what they are doing NOW. Ritchie isn’t making many of us happy right now. That’s his choice. But….I am very happy in the fact that PURPLE is still around, and still producing some great material.
So, to get back to the topic of this blog……
Good Luck Ritchie and Candice. May you have as wonderful a marriage as I do, and may it last forever. As far as BN……let’s put that to rest for a while and work on making some little “Blackmores”, and let the “Man in Tights” dawn his “WizARD” hat from the past and produce a ROCK RECORD so that all the little crybabies can finally have something new that they enjoy, rather than frustrate them with your ‘pussy ass twanging’ in the forest.
Oh, and Priest, HURT? Sorry, I didn’t intend to hurt you. Maybe you should switch off to Boy George for a while. Sit back and watch the “Crying Game”. DROWN? No thanks. I have way too many things to accomplish. Life is my Life………and I do it pretty well.
Cheers
October 15th, 2008 at 23:17I told you his sedation was wearing off……..
Are they aware that their are three of them in this marriage………RB, Candice, and Priest??
October 16th, 2008 at 07:49Best wishes!
October 16th, 2008 at 09:58Mazal Tov for RB and thje bride !! wish them all the best … 🙂 !!
October 16th, 2008 at 10:36Married? I thought he was her dad, which is why I always believed that there was a Smirk on his Daughter . . . . 🙂
October 17th, 2008 at 08:19Well…
For the zillionth time….GET OVER IT,Priest!!
I´ve never experienced a masochist like you before!I just don´t get it.If you´re hurtin´so much about the fact that RB is out of DP,why torture yourself and expose yourself for the verbal abuse unless you´re a bonafide masochist?????Or is just a case of a introvert bellybutton anal fase?
Personally I think you´re just one of those oddballs that are not happy,unless you´re unhappy!!If RB (god forbid) should go back to DP,you just find something else to whine about!!So just kick back,put on “Bananas”(apt title for you)or “From the inside” by Alice Cooper,a couple of valiums and snooze off to the land of elves!!ROCK ON!
October 17th, 2008 at 12:24To me it’s easy.
October 17th, 2008 at 14:41I’m happy to have Purple around, BUT I’m not happy NOT to have Ritchie playing Rock these years. The Fender sound he has is still “the sound” to me. Purple with Richie is still THE Deep Purple to me, but with Steve Morse it’s for sure far better than nothing. I wish RB back with his Fender. Blackmores Night can be support act.
Congratulations to Ritchie and his wife/ musical director/ controller/ ball possessor/whatever… if you guys are happy, that’s all that matters , i guess.. I just hope Ritchie doesn’t get burned like McCartney did….. If that ever happens , you can fully expect to see Ritchie getting back to drilling on his strat, and totally making up for lost time … The world is still waiting , Ritchie, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s with DP or not, considering all the goofy animosity that exists…. Just get back to doing what you do best………
October 17th, 2008 at 14:57Who is the best
between Ronaldo and Hughes in Manchester United?
Manchester United were better with Mark Hughes in eighties and Giggs
or is better now with Cristiano Ronaldo?
Or the abosulte the best was with George Best?
after that of DP debate, this is another issue that makes me not sleep at night..since 1974..
“Please God Help Me!”
:-=
October 17th, 2008 at 15:23You need to get a life!
October 17th, 2008 at 16:20Maybe the amazing duo of Stefan and Tracy should get married
Yawn.
From the inside, Alice Cooper, don t know that one, maybe I ll check it out
Are you guys still wearying that halo of flies?
The smell of manure here is overwhelming
October 17th, 2008 at 20:05Lo siento muchisimo, a Richie se le ocurrio casarse con la mujer que lo alejo del rock. Todo mal.
October 17th, 2008 at 20:09PLEASE RETORNA AL ROCK RICHIE BLACKMORE.
I listened to the song on You Tube and had to look for lyrics cause he did not pronounciate very clearly
The music I find too messy too
I suppose I stick to How are ya gonna see me now…..
Cause the first is about drugs abuse and although I like a few glasses of wine, 2 coffee a day with lots of milk and cream and light brown sugar, loads of chocolate and in some periods giga loads of sex, sports, music…….
the suggested one is not for me
The 2nd song is more anywayabout heartache, seems better suited than some stupid drugs song
Well, if that makes me a sentimental fool or something in your eyes, ok with me////
Apart from that , your perception is at max something like black and white…..
I need more colour, gimme a RAINBOW, dude
NEVER JUDGE A PATIENT FOR DIAGNOSE WITHOUT SEEING THE PERSON
October 17th, 2008 at 20:22Priest!
Proposing to Tracy….Hmmm,however tempting that might be I have to decline!I´m happily married, and so is he I belive!
The major difference is that: No,I don´t always agree with Tracy,Rascal or whoever but they don´t get stuck in a specific topic forever like you Priest!My wife is a psychiatrist and have a diagnosis for you…nahh,better keep it to myself for your sake,don´t want the responsibility for loss of remaining marbles!
October 17th, 2008 at 21:38Hey Priest and the likes thereof…..that smell of Shit that you are overwhelmed by, is probably the rotten crap that you keep spewing, over and over again. It’s finally reduced itself into the mung that overtakes one’s head and decomposes the brain. Basically stagnation, waiting for the past to resurrect and give you a place to feel comfortable. The present or reality is not for you. A padded cell is more comfortable. Therefore, a song from the same Alice Cooper Album……”The Quiet Room”. Get a copy and listen to it Priest. The lyrics of every toon on the album are something you might ‘relate to’.
Also, that stench you smell is YOU. Take a bath. Wash away the old, let in the new. Stop wallowing in the old stuff that no longer exists. Grow the Fuck Up!!!!! Move ON!!!!! Maybe you should marry Ritchie. He seems to be a ‘basket case’ also……Could be a match made in “Twinkle, Pointy Hat and Shoes Town”. JLT could be Maid of Dishonor. Candice could strap one on during the Honey Moon and give you both what you truly need……..How romantic….Wow!! This could be the concept and title for the next BN album……”Two Full Moons full of Vibration”.
Then, when the Honeymoon wears off, but still with that Vibrating Shlong in your caboose, you could hit that ‘high note’ that you complain IG can’t do anymore and then you and Ritchie could form your own MK2 Cover band. Scream baby Scream…….
Now, as far as me and Stefan…..maybe if his name was Stephanie, but as you all know…..I too am a happily married MALE, to a WOMAN. Sorry, but as with Priest’s obvious “Mental Condition”, homosexuality is yet another sickness I don’t quite understand and am not interested in. AT ALL. But then…..I don’t have cats either…..
Cheers
October 17th, 2008 at 22:57To all fans of this site…
I never have the habit to write, as many others, I only read and follow.
I think many of you will agree that Mr.Tracy Heyder is here completely OUT OF LINE.
October 18th, 2008 at 10:17His comments have nothing to do anymore with the subject or the opinion. They have evoluated to a disturbing insulting vulgar behaviour towards another fan .Priest writes always only his own opinion NEVER forgetting respect and style.There is a difference between teasing humor and crap replying like Tracy does.
A majority of fans shares the wish for Blackmores music or return.
Perhaps some Americans have everything bigger, even lack of taste and tolerance.
As a passionate and true DP-fan and THS reader, I hope this stays a site of sharing respectful attitudes amongst eachother.
All the best to you Priest and all other fans, cheers to Ritchie and Candice!
Congratulazioni, spero di poter rivedere presto un vostro concerto.
Cava dei Tirreni (Salerno Italy
October 19th, 2008 at 10:52Why does every thread on this web-site turn into a Blackmore v Gillan rant, usually involving the same few people? It’s fucking boring. And using bigotry (see above) to make your point is pretty poor too.
Congratulations to both, I’m sure they’re very happy and couldn’t care less what others think.
October 19th, 2008 at 21:23I only hope RB reciprocates the love he is shown…..
Im not sure if Priest could deal with that kind of rejection. He has little grip on reality as it stands, a broken heart maybe just too much for him to take.
Stefan……Priest doesnt need a diagnosis…. he just needs to stop feeling sorry for himself.
Im afraid RB is just out of his league!
October 20th, 2008 at 08:04I think the funniest part about this wedding is that Candy got herself a fancy wedding gown while RB just turned up in his regular stage (and everyday?) outfit. 🙂
October 20th, 2008 at 12:01Jlt and priest turned up in spandex and strawberry lipstick
October 20th, 2008 at 12:45to 81
well said Freddy,
I see/read that for someone is normal to consider homosexuality a sickness….poor man he is. this is descrimination and racism, FO! very very sad. but we all see that this world is more and more involved into the fascism..I hate you man and what you say…you are happy with your wife? nobody ask to you how is your condition of life with you dearly hot female..I don’t come here to speak about my girl against gays or lesbic..you feel to be free but your mind is closed into water close like a piece of . . . .
October 20th, 2008 at 13:15Would be nice if everyone who posted, at least had the courage to use their real names, such as Martin Cook did! Talking of which; “Richard Hugh??????????? According to Chris Charlesworth’s definitive early DP biography it was Richard Harold!!!!!”
Martin- try my more definitive, later Blackmore biography, even if I do say it myself! Chris’s book had many errors, including within the gig list, much of which will be confirmed when Nigel Young’s book hopefully, eventually gets published!
October 20th, 2008 at 13:29I like to wish all happiness and joy to Candice and Ritchie!
Tracy Heyder & bridesmaids,
I loath it, to read your low and unbecoming comments towards purplepriest1965 ,who just happens to be someone very open-minded and diverse of taste.It is only you always bringing in over and over again the same insulting booring answers,and always towards the same person.It’s just annoying .
Behaving also rude and boorish towards the like-minded as priest, doesn’t change their preferences for Blackmore.
Before writing more nonsens or crap,better take an upside down hot tub bad as long as possible.
Cheers to all DP line-ups, and to respect for all the fan preferences !
October 20th, 2008 at 13:4381
Freddy writes ‘Priest writes always only his own opinion NEVER forgetting respect and style’
NOW THAT IT IS BOLLOCKS!!
October 20th, 2008 at 14:24I’m sure you the expert in evaluating bollocks, Rascal!
October 20th, 2008 at 15:13Freddy……since you confess that you never write and only read and follow……WHAT DO YOU FOLLOW?
Either you read very little or you ignore the main issues. Are you an authority on the difference between ‘teasing humor and crap’? I surely am no authority, but I do know when I am ‘Teasing’ and when I am expressing ‘Crap’.
I usually have something subjective or objective to state regarding the subjects of the various blogs I respond to. I usually express my points based on actual experience or knowledge in fact. If you will go back and review the past blogs, you will find that I am one of the first to give a remark or input regarding the topic, and from total unbiased side. Then as the various responders add on and remark, eventually the SAME OLD ‘Crap’ as you express is entered. Usually at the hands of ‘Priest’. Spewing the same old “Blackmore is God and Gillan is Crap”. No matter what the subject….This is a constant from ‘Some of YOU’. If you think that is what needs to be discussed, Over and Over again from the same old people, well then I understand your attack on me. I am only responding to the “Bigotry” of the ‘Morse’ haters. (Chris; 83). Sorry if I crossed that line for you, and (AndreA; 87). Again, read what is written before my response fully, and you will see where my response comes from. Sorry if I’m not very PC. Oh well. If you look, you will find that I was accused of being a ‘Woman’, and Priest advised that I should marry Stefan. Sorry again, but with my sarcastic wit that obviously is too much for you to handle, I responded. That is the only reason I brought up my ‘Wife’ (yes she is HOT). You can see pictures of her in some of the reviews I have submitted. Sorry again if I offended the land of Homos or those who think that it’s OK. If you are so tolerant, then you should respect my opinion. I don’t preach against it, but I also have no problem expressing my distaste for it. Nothing wrong with that, especially when I am being accused of being a chick or advised to marry a dude. I’m very against Gay Marriage and find it repulsive and disgusting. But again, just my opinion and this is no forum for it and until now, have never brought it up. But if we are going to stray away from the issues or the subjects of these blogs and constantly be bombarded by “Ritchie vs Morse” and “Gillan vs all the others”, no matter what the subject, then hold onto your hats, because eventually someone might have a response in protest….and you may not like it. Obviously.
Can you imagine how boring this site would be if every Purple Fan was a ‘Blackmore Worshipper’? How many times would we see written…….MK2 is the best, Why can’t Ritchie come back to Deep Purple, Morse is not Ritchie, Gillan can’t scream like before, blah blah blah blah……
BORING!!!!!!
Can’t wait for the next topic, but I also know where it will wind up. Unless of course Priest and little unhappy Blackmore Worshippers computers blow up and they can’t enter the SAME OLD CRAP for the rest of us to respond to.
Cheers
As far as the ‘racist or
October 20th, 2008 at 15:23I agree with you Freddy…Tracy was WAY OUT OF LINE,
and not for the first time!!! Sad, really!!
Jerry Bloom, is that you? If it is, your book is great,
very thorough & informative, yet still entertaining!
By the way, Sami is my real name….Sami Kirjavainen, that is.
Cheers to all of you nice Purple-people
October 20th, 2008 at 15:23Freddy – I can evaluate my own for sure………….but if thats an invite to evaluate yours……… sorry to disappoint I aint made that way. Ask your boyfriend
October 20th, 2008 at 15:32Sami – you are so predictable………
Void of your own thoughts you pounce on someone elses, and do your ‘sucking up’
……’By the way, Sami is my real name….Sami Kirjavainen, that is’……..
For Fucks Sake!!
October 20th, 2008 at 15:40Thanx Sami, AndreA!
Tracy, once more,your comment only is as much worth as the bubbles in your hot tub!
Rascal,you used to have more ‘potential’ in earlier days!
October 20th, 2008 at 16:02You have me all wrong Freddy…………. The purpose of my life aint to impress YOU.
So if I dont live up to your expectations…. your point is what??
I guess the point is this…….’who are you’?
October 20th, 2008 at 16:16Here again is an example. I type with one finger. It takes me forever to type, yet I go out of my way to clear up as much of this mess as I can, covering every aspect of what it being expressed with such controversy, yet your vigor in your stand against me, due to my crossing your “Blackmore Mascot” Priest disallows you to see further than your Brown Nose. I think you have solidified my point.
Now, back to the “Bubbles in my Hot Tub”. Much better than the “Hot Air which is blowing out of your Ass, which seems to be shared with Priest”, where you got your brown nose.
Next?
Cheers
October 20th, 2008 at 16:27Oh please Rascal….don’t be so negative, lighten up a bit, it’ll do you good 🙂
Well, I’m off now to ‘suck up’ to my wife & baby-boy…
Be well
October 20th, 2008 at 16:31Tracy; I for one do respect your opinion. I don’t agree with it, but acknowledge everyone’s right to believe what they believe. You and I engaged in a debate approximately one year ago over sickness vs choice, as it pertained to the death of someone I thought was a very good performer. During our exchange I realized you might be toying with me, in order to get a rise out of me (which too I can appreciate, I do it all the time at work.) Bottom Line: I believe that your jabs at priest are meant in fun, and if not let “The Battle Rage On”!
Freddy; I enjoyed reading your comment.
Sami; Enjoy your family, I’m envious. You don’t realize how good you have it until it’s gone!
October 20th, 2008 at 18:30Tracy…
you write “I’m very against Gay Marriage and find it repulsive and disgusting. But again, just my opinion and this is no forum for it and until now..”
this is not the forum? ok you should never start this “discussion”..
ok we can speak about it (gay marriage),no problem,this is your opinion,but when you wrote
“homosexuality is yet another sickness I don’t quite understand and am not interested in” I find it very offensive.
this is my last answer about this matter..everybody knows that about homosexuality,politic and religion there is never a point of meet..so…
ciao ciao
god bless geoge micheal,F.Mercury,R.halford for their wonderful voices
October 21st, 2008 at 06:58I feel the same way about it as you AndreA 🙁
It feels good however to read also inspirating and respectful comments from you and others!
Wishing you well 😉
I agree completely and very well said Freddy !
Sami, do I remember correct ,didn’t you write in May you were expecting this baby to come? And my late congratulations ful of joy 😀
Cheers to all fine Purple fans 🙂
October 21st, 2008 at 07:22Thank You Annemie,
it is always a plesure to receive comfortable words from others and mainly from You 🙂
Sami, I wish you a lot of happiness for your new little children in your house,love love love!
My Dears Annemie and Sami
You have to know that I and my woman live in Italy; we are searching to have a baby but my woman has some problems so we have to take the way of Artificial fecondaione.
As everybody knows,here in italy if a couple wants take this way it has only 3 attempts to do,no more.
In other countries (also in Turkya…) it is not the same,there are not limits to attempts.
Somebody say that a normal couple is formed by a woman ad by a man,somebody says that there is nothing strange that 2 men or 2 women live together..
the real is that a lot of people in the name of God ( and in the name of Nation and in the name of the family like Mussolini said) a “normal” cuple have to make children…that/because homosexuality is not good (for..)…
so someone (Believer) or God should explain to me and maily to my girl why she was born with this suffering,why she must live without the emotions of a gestation…
we have to accept what nature (or God?) gave us,this is my form to respect God (not to go in the moltitudes Pope’s house) but someone (my Governament,The Church) have to explain to me why a lot of italians go to foreigners coiuntries for embryo research and for Medically assisted procreation.
my country religious antigay…where there is not freedom to decide for each life..here I live,we are stopped at 1950 (perhaps under the shadow of thirties..)
I wish to have a baby,a daughter and I hope for this,mainly for my woman.
Best wishes to Sami
a lot of happiness
A.
October 21st, 2008 at 07:57Is it me?…………
Or has this turned into a ‘copulation’ and ‘conception’ forum…….
AndreA quote – ‘this is not the forum? ok you should never start this “discussion”….
Guess that quote doesnt apply to AndreA, it just applies to Tracy.
October 21st, 2008 at 08:29Rascal
you are right,
sorry..I stop my self here my consideration,but I was not the starter,I only answered to some Tracy’s considerations that does not belong to my thought..and to others.
at the end I wish that this “purple-community” remains the same with us all,unfortunately we all have to beat among us simply because we are not the same.. so..it is not a question of angry, but only to speak, each with their own ideas possibly trying not to offend anyone.
this is my opinion (have I offended anyone?)
ciao Rascal
October 21st, 2008 at 08:42Dear AndreA,
October 21st, 2008 at 11:16Your words,’Not offending anyone’…that’s the most precious thought on this site…perhaps it helps to enjoy the diversity between people, tastes, religions, races,music etc. in harmony and tolerance.!
And especially for you , most inspiring AndreA,
all love and that for you and your woman the wish for a baby may come true…then…all stout in my cellar will be consumed to celebrate!!! 🙂
Political, religious, race, gender and Blackmore correctness gone mad.
Only acceptable opinions are tolerated.
You must capitulate and conform.
October 21st, 2008 at 13:44Seven-47, Annemie & AndreA : I Thank You for your kind words, they really are appreciated!!
Annemie : our son just turned one, his birthday is 16th of october. I adore him, and luckily he’s coming after his beautiful mother in looks 🙂
AndreA : I’m sure that there will be wonderful news sooner or later….in the meantime I wish you & your lady all the best & remember to have some fun while ‘making’ your first born.
Cheers to you all, keep on rocking!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 15:11well..
and now I’d like to think that everybody here get just a smiling with
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=7fXe99LkDgQ
it is not about music and DP,
but by seeing see one thing on which we all recognize, the man is the same everywhere when hates others and the only thing that unites is always the war .. the man should exercise a little more intelligent and know how to live by giving importance to things of the simple life
I love you all Rockers
ideally I see you with me all along here smiling
enjoy it
ciao
October 21st, 2008 at 19:52cheers
Now I know what “THS” truly stands for…..
“Therapy for Hopeless Sissies”.
For Christ’s Sake is that all that matters? Thanking those that comfort and agree with your words to the point that it becomes a crying and hugging session for hurt and healing feelings?
I do believe it’s time you thin skinned cry babies truly think about finding a more soft and less “Rockin'” site to have your little ‘self esteem’ building sessions on….maybe “Blackmore’s Night’s” site. Maybe Candice can sing you all a little lullaby in her monotone voice for your monotone mind to digest and take you to “Never Never Land” where all is pink and twinkly.
You don’t see ‘Stefan, or Rascal, or Seven-47, or myself’ sucking up to each other everytime one of us agrees with something and expressing “Oh Thank you, thank you, thank you for backing me up and going against the big bad other guys”. We respectfully agree or disagree and express ourselves in whatever manner we choose, without the need for ‘apologies or recognition’. I’m sure we could sit in a Pub having a balls to the wall arguement about ‘whatever’, pour down some large steins of a fine lager down the pipes and bid each other a fine farewell till the next time and do it all over again.
A perfect example is Seven-47. Me and him had a huge slam band disagreement about the dead singer from Quiet Riot as he stated above. He had his strong personal views and I had mine. Yes, admittedly I do have a tendency to be very sarcastic and go to an extreme when conveying my point, and he figured that out. We have no hard feelings as far as I know for each other and turned the page. Now today, we respectfully agree or disagree and express our opinion OUR WAY. I totally respect him for GETTING IT. He figured me out and doesn’t take my sarcasm to heart. I think he returns the respect. Maybe not, but again, that is for him to do on his own, and not by whether or not it is supported by others whom jump on the same bandwagon……
I ask one thing from you all whom seem to NOT GET IT. Just go back over my writings on this blog and what they pertained to. Do it with ‘eyes wide open’. Think about the song “Things I Never Said” when you are done. Then think about what it is that you hear when read what I did say…..
Probably too much to ask from fellow Deep Purple Fans….
Don’t forget, in the end, that is all we are.
Cheers
October 21st, 2008 at 20:24Tracy; you intrigue me. We disagree on so many issues, but agree on so many others. I’d love to sit down and have a beer with you sometime. And yes I do return the respect to you. Just because I don’t agree with someone, doesn’t mean I have to personally attack them and berate them in order to make my point. I thought our debate last year was quite civil.
I’m going out on a limb here, but are you a Ted Nugent fan? I’ve seen him five times. Awesome performer! And yes I know he’s sober. Have a good week!
October 21st, 2008 at 21:53You mean ‘Uncle Ted’? Yes, I am an avid fan. Have been since he was one of the “Amboy Dukes”……looooong ago. I have been lucky in the fact that the music I was attracted to as a young little ‘Red Neck’ was a good choice. That is, the bands I loved then still are doing it today….Ted, Purple, Alice Cooper, Sabbath (in one form or another), Pink Floyd (in some form or another) and the many spin offs that abound from each of these….I’ve been blessed. Yes I have seen Ted a few times, but the most memorable was when he opened for Purple a few years back. How cool was that to see him and my all time favorite band on the same ticket. If you have access to the “Outdoor Channel” on your cable network, check out “The Spirit of the Wild” on Tuesdays and Saturdays, whereby Ted hunts Deer and other critters on his ranch. Me and him have way too much in common….being hunters, musicians, clean and(me, not so sober, but in control), and the love of this piece of dirt called America.
Hey, let’s do the beer thing. Where and when? I’ve got a bar that will knock you out here on my ranch. You are truly invited……
Cheers
October 21st, 2008 at 23:11Thank-you Tracy; I know you are down south, and I go to New Orleans once a year. (I love The French Quarter!). I’m thinking the summer of 2009 if you’re serious. I hope I can still afford to travel after November 4th, taxes are going to go through the roof with Obama! I too saw Deep Purple with Ted Nugent. Speaking of Alice Cooper, is that guy awesome or what? And he’s sober too, maybe I should re-evalute my life. AGAIN!
October 21st, 2008 at 23:51Tracy & Seven-47!
If I lived in the U.S., you could have counted me in even though I don´t drink anymore! I could serve as bartender and keep the drinks coming!
I am a fan of Ted Nugent as well, and think the man is hilarious and a great entertainer! I don´t always agree with his opinions but respect them and admire his strong conviction! My favourite Nugent album of all time have to be “Live Gonzo”,it just kicks major ass!!
October 21st, 2008 at 23:52I also have a love affair with Lynyrd Skynyrd since about 1975! A great band with integrity,pride and stamina!ROCK ON!
stefan; I’d love to have you as the bartender at our meeting! Nugent is an extreme conservative, and makes no excuses. I too respect his convictions, even though I’m a moderate independent. Sami and Stoffer any interest in joining us? This could be extremely fun.
October 22nd, 2008 at 00:02I don’t drink any more………but then, I don’t drink any less either..he he he..
Sounds like a jammin’ time. OK. 2009 it is. Tennessee, just north of Nashville, on my ranch known as OTH Creek Manor.
This is no joke. Let’s do it. Let’s make this a Purple Gathering. We can do this. What a Bash. Priest, are you game?
Cheers
October 22nd, 2008 at 02:01We would have to change the lyrics to SOTW though, to fit the occassion….”We all came out to Dixie,to get drunk at the southern bash”…..!!!!
Don´t know if I´d afford the travel, as we´re planning a trip to Argentina sometime next year! But I sure as hell wish you guys a hell of a time! Take care ya´ all!!ROCK ON!
October 22nd, 2008 at 02:36Its quite entertaining to dangle the bait and see who takes a ‘bite’………
Right from the ‘predictable’ through to the ‘my opinion counts more than yours’ to the ‘love everyone tree hugging saps’……..
And of course the ‘oddball’ Blackmore is my life………’disillusioned but under therapy and mild medication’ entertainers.
Some of you might say that its interesting to see DP attract such a wide variation of followers……. ME, Id say that ‘I couldnt really give a ‘RATS FURRY ASS’………….
….’By the way, Rascal is my real name… Mr. Rascal, that is’…..
Take the bait…………..you Muthers….
October 22nd, 2008 at 08:32And now…it’s Music Time 8)
A vacation in a foreign land
Uncle Tracy does the best he can
You’re in Creek Manor now
Oh, oh, you’re in Creek Manor, now
Now you remember what our Yankee said
nothing to do but drink and stay in bed
…
…
Blackmores music in the dad of night
Tracy calls stand up and fight
…
…
You’ve got your orders and you ‘d better type right
One finger on the keyboard
But it don’t seem right
You’re with a redneck now
Oh, oh, you’re with a redneck, now 😉
Aha…have a good time 😀
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:07AndreA 😀
Bravo…Bellissimo!
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:08cin cin
the real my name is
Andrea
if you wish I can give my surname,are you interested on?
October 22nd, 2008 at 14:59Would it be ‘tree-hugger’ by any chance?
October 22nd, 2008 at 16:14Hahaa, that was quite good, Rascal. I just wonder that it hadn’t occurred to you that some of my comments/lines have been made tongue firmly in the cheek, and some just to provoke a reaction from you!!!…and you have swallowed the bait every time(talkin ’bout predictability!!)…Muther 🙂
Well, that’s it about that ‘subject’, be well Mr. Rascal & keep those baits coming.
Yours truly, Sami(that is my real name, seriously)
October 22nd, 2008 at 17:03Andrea,
Mine is Anna!There is a little story around…My mum loved to have an ‘Annemie’ but that name became not accepted here in Antwerp. She insisted, and so my father had to go for the second round to the mayor house :)…At last the best he could do was to add Maria as a second name… You know, I even posses a third name for the fifth in row in generation…Livine! But all my friends call me Annemie…and the very dear ones 😉 : Mieke !!!
It would be a great honnor to read your surname.
October 22nd, 2008 at 18:19For several reasons (burglery, drinking, shooting etc.)I’s not so easy for me to give mine…is that all right for you? Otherwise we can stay ‘surnameless’ 🙂
At this very moment from Antwerp, a big stout cheers to you 😀
Mine is “Dick”….Dick Tracy.
You will have to use your imagination to figure out the story behind it…….
Cheers
October 22nd, 2008 at 23:09I imagine it like ‘Dick’ in Die Hard 2…especially the champagne scene! 8)
October 23rd, 2008 at 06:58I didn’t saw your comment [89] until now…I agree Jeff and well said!
October 23rd, 2008 at 07:14Also cheers to you!
Hi Dick Tracy!
is real or you are joking?
🙂
Annemie,
my surname is Cavallo (“Horse”)…
Annemie,I like your nicknamed Annemie but I am astonished by your real name because my woman’s name is really ANNA MARIA..ahahahah..the same of your!! incredible!
Now you can understand how increased even more my view for you! incredible
it is good thing to start a new day smiling..
thank you Annemie
ciao Tracy
have a good day
October 23rd, 2008 at 07:40Hook line and sinker…………..Sami
October 23rd, 2008 at 08:08Annemie
Annemie Heylen? 🙂
I try to guess….
October 23rd, 2008 at 15:58VERBEKE?
October 23rd, 2008 at 16:01AndreA,
October 23rd, 2008 at 20:02Your comment is more then amazing…and..no, not Verbeke or Heylen…strange, but my surname is familiar to yours…ending on the same letters, and in tree parts!
Are you sure we are not related? 😀
Cheers and wishing well to you and Anna!
van der poll..?
no..we are not related..to date… ;-O
October 24th, 2008 at 06:47AndreA,
Are we not’related’… means here: Are we not ‘family’ 🙂 I made a little joke because of the simular things on which I’m very proud!
And now…especially for you selected… it is…
+b+i+d+e+l+o+ which means near the wood 🙂
ps :you are very good in Belgian names !
October 24th, 2008 at 15:50have a very nice weekend 😀
oh..
October 26th, 2008 at 11:50it is very difficult to guess now..I’ll try..the game becomes more intrigued..gggrr..
It was not intended for more guessing, you know, just think the crosses away…I put my surname only a litte bit in disguise 🙂 so , couldn’t I be an Italian too ? 😉
October 26th, 2008 at 14:26I do not care too much if threads are being lost during the postings
I wonder why some object to that and still do the same now and then
Referring to Obama and taxes is an example, me thinks.
Apart from different political tastes and opinions, I do not mind at all
I must admit though it s a bit triggering towards a directon.
One tends to THINK how someone is behind a statement like that.
I m afraid it often leads to Black and White images and portrayals of persons perceived.
Well, we keep on trying…..
October 31st, 2008 at 13:04du bois ?
October 31st, 2008 at 21:17what is this?
A love affair?
October 31st, 2008 at 22:56no no no..
just amusement! 🙂
ciao purplepriest
stay well
November 1st, 2008 at 19:38Thank you
I seem to be more resilient than steel
I m a ROCK!
November 2nd, 2008 at 01:41I wish both Ritchie & Candice the very best for the future and I hope this is the one that lasts.
I do worry about Carole Stevens influence over the pair though as she’s building a sort of Sharron Osbourne reputation lately.
I feel that if the pair distance themselves from that then they’ve got a good chance.
I love Blackmore’s Night but I have missed those wonderful Blackmore fret shreds of old. I do not think it would be boyond the realms of plausability if Ritchie balances the existance of BN, with a version of Rainbow and alternate between the two. I doubt Carole would allow that though.
It just leaves a big question mark over this marriage as to why, after nearly 18 years together without tying the knot, that they’ve decided to take the plunge?
Is Candice ready to give him the brush off now that she’s built an almost credible reputation of her own?
Or is it because Ritchie is now planning to apply for US Citizenship?
Maybe I’m a cynic, but I hope there’s a pre-nup.
Or maybe, just maybe, it is because they genuinely DO love each other.
November 2nd, 2008 at 11:35About RB…
I find very strange that He does not wish enjoy with DP and with Rainbow when he shows to be nostalgic, I would understand why he loves playing on stage with BN old DP’s songs and old Rainb’s song’s…
I find very sad listend humiliated songs like Child In Time and The temple Of The King,just for making an example..
He loves those songs,but it seems he continue to refuse his past…
I don’t like to see how old gold pieces may be destroyed..
Have you never listened Child In Time perfomed by BN and by that vocal? very sad..
anyway..He likes that and a lot of fans love him again..
November 3rd, 2008 at 13:07“Life Goes On”..
I do get certain beautiful things out of those new renditions as well
The guitar for example
I understand that you think it s less than the originals,even destructive and humiliating, but……
November 7th, 2008 at 15:40On the other hand, the same sort or less is happening on the other side
In my opinion NO LESS…
Oh oh, if I go any further I ll be crucified again…..
oh yes,you are not wrong to write that…
it means that the real truth is that most of them hate to each other (Gillan/Blacmore at all)..
I don’t find others reasons (also the relations between Blackmore and Dio have never been always idyllic…)..
it is a pity..
but LIFE GOES ON and I thank to Gillan,Paice,Glover..Morse and Don.
BN: I bought only the first..
November 7th, 2008 at 16:55Life goes on……
November 18th, 2008 at 14:22Ain t it MAGIC
Можно и по этому вопросу, ведь только в споре рождается истина. 🙂
February 7th, 2009 at 17:59