Greatest Ritchie Blackmore Riffs

For me, this is an essential metal riff. And I agree it's better than Smoke On the Water.

I would say it's better than Smoke On the Water. But that's just my opinion.

The ending riff. I got into this song by this riff. Sounds like a monster riff to me.

Killer riff. One of my most favorite by this riff master.

I still like this riff, it's amazing and all, but it's sad that people know only this riff when Ritchie Blackmore created better riffs that are also more complex and difficult to play.

For its not his best riff but this riff is more popular than any other of his riff. That's why I added in on top.

This riff was ripped off by over 10 metal bands (including Dream Theater).

I like the riff to the verses better than the main riff. The riff to the verses is a headbanging riff from 1970. I listened to a cover of this song - the cover band accentuated this riff and when you hear it better, it sounds like a thrash riff.

This is a top riff for me.

Unnoticed riff. Most people like the solo of this song. Its also great. But if you see the cover of this song's riff you'll notice its different. Very fast.

An underrated song, I myself discovered it not long ago. Everything in this song is awesome, including the riff.

The melodic riff between the vocals sounds unique and exquisite, probably classically inspired. Overall, a very underrated song.

Classic riff. One of my favorite riffs, period.

Greatest riff by anyone ever

Unbelievable but overlooked masterpiece concealed in a sub-par album...

One of the deadliest riffs I've ever heard...

The bluesy sort of riff at the start is used very well.

Best deep purple riff ever!