I'm really starting to appreciate this guys style after learning a few of his solos (Smoke on the Water, Speed King and Burn).
This man is a genius, especially from that era. He was bold enough to ignore the heavy blues influences(I adore the blues however) and go his own way. A true original, strangely not held in as high regard as his contempories.

He is with me, he's a genius!

Indeed sir my dad's always been a fan so I've only appreciated from a far. 'Stargazer' next me thinks!

Stargazer is an epic song the drumming by Cozy Powell is intense. Ritchie is alegend,even though he has moved away from rock now is skill is great!

He's moved to the middle ages