an early influence on Ritchie Blackmore???

[rhmcfarland]

Check this out. Notice the tremolo picking and open string technique...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yp7zCu4VTw

 

[Johnny Q]

Re: an early influence on Ritchie Blackmore???

I hear zero Blackmore vibe in this. What I hear though, is how some guys from a bygone era could completely OWN guys that would come half a century later..................

JQ

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: an early influence on Ritchie Blackmore???

Its not that I hear Richie, but I do hear clearly where Highway Star solo came from. Thanks, awesome post.