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Ritchie Blackmore (Richard Hugh Blackmore) was born on 14 April, 1945 in Weston Super Mare, England, UK, is a soundtrack,composer,writer. Discover Ritchie Blackmore's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Richard Hugh Blackmore
Occupation soundtrack,composer,writer
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 14 April 1945
Birthday 14 April
Birthplace Weston Super Mare, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Ritchie Blackmore Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Ritchie Blackmore height is 5' 10½" (1.79 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Who Is Ritchie Blackmore's Wife?

His wife is Candice Night (October 2008 - present) ( 1 child), Amy Rothman (May 1981 - 1987) ( divorced), Barbie Hardie (16 September 1969 - ?) ( divorced), Margrit Volkmar (18 May 1964 - 1969) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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Wife Candice Night (October 2008 - present) ( 1 child), Amy Rothman (May 1981 - 1987) ( divorced), Barbie Hardie (16 September 1969 - ?) ( divorced), Margrit Volkmar (18 May 1964 - 1969) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Ritchie Blackmore Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ritchie Blackmore worth at the age of 79 years old? Ritchie Blackmore’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ritchie Blackmore's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1945

Ritchie Blackmore was born on April 14, 1945 in Weston Super Mare, England as Richard Hugh Blackmore.

1961

Began his recording career in 1961 with Mike Dee & The Jaywalkers, however their Decca record 'My Blue Heaven' did not get a release. He then became an underpaid yet overworked session musician for Joe Meek and his own RGM label, appearing on countless records between 1963-1966.

1975

He met Ronnie James Dio in the early 70s when Dio's band Elf served as Deep Purple's opening act. When Blackmore left Purple in 1975, he formed Rainbow around the Elf lineup, minus their guitarist. After the first album, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow," was released, Blackmore fired everybody except Dio. Dio eventually left the band in 1979, to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath.

2001

Voted the South West's joint best guitarist with Matt Bellamy in Total Guitar Magazine's poll of the greatest 12 British guitarists. [July 2001]

2004

Readers of Total Guitar Magazine voted his riff for "Smoke on the Water" the fourth greatest guitar riff ever. [June 2004]

2008

Portrayed by actor Mathew Baynton in the 2008 Joe Meek movie biopic Telstar.

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