Ritchie Blackmore's Rock 'n' Roll Replacement

Ritchie Blackmore's Rock 'n' Roll Replacement

Published: May 13, 2026

Duration: 1:24

Ritchie Blackmore, legendary guitarist of Deep Purple, confirms the wild rumor of his illness-induced replacement by Christopher Cross during their 1970 US gig in San Antonio. Blackmore details his dizziness, hospital stay, and Crosss impressive performance, while Cross cherishes the experience.

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