the intro to "overlove" is the greatest guitar intro ever recorded. craig goldy is an amazing player who deserves far more recognition than he ever got.

I was skiing at Breckenridge the day after Deep Purple's Perfect Strangers show in Denver. They were all there and Giuffria too. The Purple dudes were skiing double diamond blacks, I'm not kidding. My friend and his brother followed them up the mountain on the gondola but they were very skilled skiers. We saw Blackmore, Gillan and Pace go down a double diamond black at a breakneck speed I thought only pros were capable of. We never did catch up to them. Later we had some hot chocolate with the singer of Giuffria and Gregg Giuffria himself who had the most incredible hair I have ever seen on a human being.

Craig is a crazy good guitarist . Doesnt get the recognition but one of the best 80s players.

Craig is an amazing, underrated guitarist ...i loved his Giuffria work and he slayed In Dio ...cool story too!!!

I met Ritchie a few times along the way backstage at concerts. I think he could see I was calm and not a weird fan and each time invited me to the hotel bar for a pint. He was open and nice to me each time. He’s done a lot to create a persona as he was taught by Screaming Lord Sutch but in real life he’s a very “down to earth” guy with very unique experiences. He’s a professional and acts like it, when he’s not testing or prancing people. He’s my guitar hero all the way. I’m glad Goldy had a great experience with him.

Nice story about Blackmore. Different than the usual tales you hear.

I've met Craig Goldy .. Rudy Sarzo for some minutes prior to my interview to Ronnie .. Craig was very kind .. same Rudy .. very nice people. RONNIE was the nicest person of this business I've met till today. RIP 🙏

Thanks everyone over at FullinBloom!! And on Thanksgiving!!!! Wow what a nice surprise to find this!! I think the most important thing is that Ritchie Blackmore was a total gentleman!! I loved going out in the crowd to see them and hear them live for the very first time!! It was amazing! Depending on who's telling the story about DP messing with our lights and monitors was in my opinion done because everyone in Giuffria except for Krigger ( the drummer) and myself all walked around with a sense of entitlement and I'm sure that is why whatever "bad" thing happened....it didn't affect Krigger or myself!! All the DP guys are total pros and they all were total gentlemen....all of them!! Gregg, Dave and Chuck always acted aloof and entitled on that tour! Not so much on the Foreigner tour.....perhaps they learned their lesson by then!! Thanks again guys!!

Craig is exactly the type of guitarist that I love playing with. He's got technical ability, but never loses the melody. Great tone, great character and on some of my favorite albums. If anyone hasn't heard him on Dio's Master of the Moon, they're sincerely missing out.

Craig is top 5 in the world if you ask me,seen him many of a time . The last time I saw him was with Dio’s disciples I had back stage meet and greet and all dio band members are top notch gentlemen super nice Simon wright gave me a played drum stick and I was as nervous to just shake Craigs hand I wish I would have heard this story about Blackmore b4 I met Craig it was totally awesome one of my idols . He should be in every issue that has to do with guitar playing !!!!

Craig Goldy one of the most underrated and underappreciated guitar players there is. I'm glad he had such a cool experience with his idol.

Goldy=beast. Giuffria was a great band. Growing up, loved all that old DP stuff.

I think of Ritchie the same way I think of Buddy Rich. Both were brilliant early, both spent most of their lives onstage being acclaimed for their talent and audacity. I’ve hung out with Buddy and had a great time, and I’ve seen him shred and embarrass musicians on the bandstand. I’ve seen Ritchie be a gentleman, and seen him be an utter prick. I don’t think either of them ever really grew up. But man, they both have given us incredible music, incredible playing.

True story.............. I met Richie in the 70s. England, Newcastle City Hall, (could look up the exact dates if needed). Met all of the (Rainbow) band, who were excellent. They did two consecutive nights. Here's the story. First night met all the band members, I was a teenager and a huge Blackmore, Purple, Rainbow fan, (Not sure if 'Fan' is the best terminology!). As a guitarist of many years, (more than I am prepared to mention!!), I was then, and still am convinced that Mr B was/is an absolute league of his own. Anyway, very fortunate to meet all band members, as they arrived. Strange to be standing with Cozy, on his own and couldn't get access in the gig. Funny now on reflection, but Cozy was great. We had a good chat for a while, until the backstage door opened, to let Cozy in. FACT but crazy, Cozy let me in (as the bouncers) screened entrance. Once inside Cozy and myself, were met by Cozy's Dad. An absolutely lovely bloke. He was excellent and gave me an unbelievable tour backstage. At some point, we passed Blackmores dressing room, and it did have a sing on the door indicating something like 'Bagshot Bullet', or something like that, implying 'No Entry'. Cozy Dad, knocked, entered and asked if it was OK for me to meet/see Mr B. FACT = Richie had his back to us, strumming on one of his Stats. Showed NO animosity, and said sure, signaling us to come in. A genuine, great, natural conversation ensured, and Richie was happy to give me his autograph. I thought at the time this to be strange, as he was reputed as not doing autographs!!! He was very pleasant, amicable and down to earth! Being in almost absolute shock and unable to comprehend what was happening, I remember thinking 'remember this, don't go silly, leave them to prepare for the gig'. This was/is an experience that will go with me to my grave, (but it didn't finish there!!!!). Next day (and second night at the City Hall), i was (once again) outside of the venue, stage door, hoping to catch a glimpse of my hero's. When it occurred, I me with Richie again. He was brilliant. I thanked him for the autograph (from the previous night), at which point he looked at me................. smiled (yes he does smile!), and said 'you were the only person to get a autograph last night, and it was good to see me again for the second night'. We had (another) good conversation. As he didn't 'smash' his strat up (on the first night), I asked him if he would be doing this on the second night. He smiled (again) and said, 'that depends on how the night goes, and on the audience'. He was brilliant, a gentleman and a true professional, (as was all of the other band members and family). The second night, he did 'destroy a Strat', and I was very privelidged to experience one of (if not THE best) guitarists EVER. No one can ever take this from me, no one can ever dispute this, (I know, I was there!). Don't believe the negative bullshit, or the egotistical arrogance of some, and don't be mislead by some that are 'bitter'. Blackmore is in a league of his own (and deservedly), has and likes a bit of a 'reputation'. But is without doubt light-years ahead, of all of the critic's, has-beens', rip off merchants, attention seeking, overated, self indulgent, knobs. You either get Mt B, or you don't. I feel VERY sorry for those that don't! You have/will miss out on guitaring history, and a guitar legend. TRUE STORY and one which I value and will cherish to my grave. To those who feel the need to knock Richie, then maybe you have separate issues, (To Thine Ownself Be True). To those who know REAL guitaring skills, then you are able to enjoy, absorb and understand true talent.

In 2015 my band Old James toured with Craig Goldy and Black Knights Rising. He couldn't have a been a kinder, more thoughtful and caring dude. We love you Craig Goldy!

I saw him with Dio on the second leg of The Sacred Heart tour w/Accept at The San Diego Sports Arena, Craig's homecoming so it was a hell of a show. Cool Goldy & Blackmore story! Happy Thanksgiving as well.

Craig Goldy seems like he has lived a great life and has awesome stories and great experiences

Love him or hate him, Ritchie will always be my all time favorite guitarist. Deep Purple (mark 2) will always be my favorite band. Thanks for the great video.🎸

Watching this video made me go back and find Ritchie's guitar solo at Cal Jam 1974... if you haven't seen it,, it's mind-blowing

Saw Giuffria open for Foreigner and they rocked!

Craig is amazing and talented.I hope he keeps on rockin and spreading his music all over the world

For the life of me I can never figure out why people are Afraid of Mr Blackmore. Is he a tough guy ? Doesn't look it. Anyway its refreshing to hear something positive and human about him. Mr Goldy huge talent and a class act!

Great holiday treat fullinbloom is my favorite !!! .. :)

Story time with full in bloom. Love it.

I saw that tour 3rd row at Long Beach Arena. Never thought I'd see that lineup but when they got back together it happened. I was 18 and its a great memory.

Something magical is added to these stories with your delivery. I could listen to Full In Bloom read the goddamn phone book!

A little sincerity can go a long way with folks who are used to being stroked. When I lived in Florida I would sometimes bump into famous people. The best thing for me was to pretend I had no clue who they were. I got to hang with some pretty amazing folks that way.

I love these interviews

I went and seen deep purple on that tour at Cobo hall in Detroit awesome watching Ritchie busting his guitar,to me at that time 84or 85 Ritchie Blackmore was my hero too

Wow . . . I literally decided to put on KZfaq as Im currently reading Jerry Bloom's Unauthorised book on Ritchie Blackmore. Then I came across this. Wow . . . 👍👌 I know two people who have met Blackmore by complete fluke. Flo short for Florence: Met Blackers in '94 at a friend's dinner party. She got on like a house on fire as she didn't know who he was. Yes . . . Ritchie Blackmore absolutely detests people or fans who tell him his the greatest. PS - When Flo asked him about his job, Blackmore said, ' I'm a poorly paid session musician.' He then said "I'm going to start a band that exclusively plays Medieval music." She was stunned when she found out later who he was. Her guitar playing brother wanted to kill her as he was a huge Purple/Rainbow fan.

Good one. We need more.

I met craig . Opened for him once . I was a kid . He was pretty cool . He said i was really good . I am alot better now . Interesting interview.

that was the coolest story, mate thanks so much for sharing, made my day. I idolise him too. The solo in Smoke on the water is beautiful, as is Lazy and so many other songs. Id be dribbling in your place hahaha.

Awesome!

wow the ultimate story, you go Goldie, really great great work on magica!

Happy Rockin Thanksgiving to F.I.B. Keep up the Great Work Man.

Every time I hear you speak I like you more. Thanks for sharing

Saw that tour in Albuquerque, NM. Became a big time Giuffria fan after that.

Remember the Hit Parader article from 88' where Craig Goldy is describing his picking style as unique in that it is all finger movent and no wrist. This developed from Craig's cartoon drawing days and doing pencil shading work thus developing that tight picking technique. Look up his art work. It's rad!

Good stuff.

I enjoyed this one a lot. Great stuff in here. I saw DP on the perfect Strangers tour in Long Beach CA. Long Beach Arena (Laser show was awesome). I honestly can't remember if Giuffria opened here or not. I also loved the Concert poster, tickets $12.50 all seats!!!! Good grief those were the days. $12.50 won't get you a beer today! :-D

I've always admired Ritchie as a guitarist, not so much as a person. I've heard plenty of unflattering stories about Ritchie. If you become successful in life you should be humble, instead of screwing with people just because you can.

Good guy to give Ritchie a fair shake. I always think Ritchie is just an introvert at heart and misunderstood...

I saw that tour DP/Guffria Jan 1985, week later saw Kiss and Queensryche San Antonio....out of all the heavy metal hard rock bands I saw and heard in the 80's(maiden, saxon, kiss, acdc, judas priest, etc) Deep Purple by far was the loudest....it wasnt even close.

Craig Goldy is one of my favorite GTRist.

Of all the band's I've seen, Craig was the best I've ever seen.

Such a wonderful musician. And seems like a good guy as well!

What an honor!!!!

Great story. Great players!

It’s always good to hear the other side

Sad we'll never see bands like Dio, rainbow again... Ronnie James Dio was absolutely the greatest metal vocalist of our generation and perhaps the best lyricist to ever write and compose songs Dios voice was so transparent and yet he had a edge and range that made him so eunique... Rip Ronnie, jimmy Bain and cozy Powell...

I tell you what Craig we are all like people or folks in general I love Blackmore and luv you because of the influences great story my man it reminds me of stories in my small town I get along with a little more strangers once in a while that have that knack but I'm not in a big circle but your amazing and I tell it like I see it bro ! Nice story Craig it means a lot to me brother your amazing man we are on the same wavelink

Well, that's ONE nice story about Blackmore.

Bad ass!!

Yeah! Graig Goldie!

Craig is a brilliant guitarist you know your good when Blackmore is asking how you do something on guitar , also Craig fared a lot better than George Lynch who Ritchie did not get on with lol

Ronnie James Dio was the ultimate lead vocalists and Craig Goldie was a awesome guitarist I fucking love Dio first 4 albums Holy Diver Last IN line sacred heart Dream Evil FUCKING love Dio and with Black Sabbath and Rainbow Elf was alright RIP RONNIE JAMES DIO 5-16-2010

Kevin Russel told me he was invited by him too. Ritchie complimented his playing & had him back stage for a beer & his friend from NY, Joe Lyn Turner was surprised. Kevin Russel was in 707 opening at Day on The Green. He corrected my blues playing w/ some private lessons but i digress.

Seen goldy touring with budgy around 2007 brilliant guitarist.

I saw that tour and just a few months before I saw Gillan with Sabbath!

Wow what a nice guy ! Dream Evil was amazing

Man some of these musicians from the 70-s / 80s sure had big egos man I mean BIG EGOS

TRES TRES Cool

That was a great rock n roll story. R.I.P. - R.J. Dio Gone but not forgotten... 👍🎸 "We're all born upon the cross. You know we're the throw before the toss. You can release yourself but the only way to go is down..."

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Ritchie man in black axe master.. Craig former BUDGIE axe man. Whooya

It would suck having to walk on eggshells around Blackmore every night.

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My band has been together 2 months- - Guy Patterson For some bands I’ve been in, that’s two months too long- - Del Paxton

Love that AC/DC cover on Master of the Moon! 😃

I saw D.P. with Guiffria in Pittsburgh in 85, And Craig did exactly the solo he describes here, Wonder if it was the last show of the tour?

Who conducts the interviews? I love his voice, demeanor, and fantastic questions.

Please more Ronnie James Dio stuff

Great f****** story God bless rock and roll

...saw R.B.R. in Toronto...Scorpions headlined...I mean...were the opening Act (Blackout)...came on stage rockin'...the neck "snapped" on Blackmore's guitar...fortunately he had another one just like it...

1985

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The rumor I have heard many times is a guitarist that was in one of their opening acts that Blackmore felt were better would be kicked off the tours. Dokken in 82 was one.

Craig Goldie can blaze on the guitar. What he did in Dio is only a fraction of what he is capable of. Funny story. At the end of Craig's solo he does runs across the stage and slides on his knees, in Salt Lake City (I think) his roadie decides to put Vaseline on the part where Craig does his knee slide. lol. So Craig does the knee slide.....and slides right off the stage. LOL. LOL. So what does Craig do? climbs back on stage, plugs his guitar back in, and keeps on jamming. lol. That was funny.

I see no reason to fear Ritchie. What's he going to do ? Beat you up. I don't think so.

Thank you world thank god , deus em primeiro lugar depois a family depois o som o metal o hard rock .

I wonder what phone number Ritchie gave him because according to Ian Gillan Ritchie doesn't have a phone because he lives in a different world, he called it Greensleeves world

Guffria also a cause in the contract if they get kicked off before the end of tour Guffria gets 100,000 dollars

You can't play like Blackmore and be "normal" in the contemporary sense of the word. Sane people don't compose the solo of Gates of Babylon or Startgazer. It's not possible. Your mind has to work in a different way.

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6:14 and then Craig Goldy woke up

goldy went for the drink then blackmore gaff taped his mouth shut and shipped him to siberia

Ritchie Blackmore looks like Bon Scott.

Ritchie Blackmore, Blackie Lawless, and Sebastian Bach are the kind of people no one has anything good to say about.

Story Blackmore , perfect estranges depp purple curto a banda guitarr Brasil rio de janeiro Dio dead infelizmente.

In some pictures,he looks like Rudy sarzo for some reason especially during the hear n aid starz....but I may just be tripping

I wonder how Blackmore thought about SRV !

I saw this tour. Giuffria was ok, Purple was awesome.

Richie is not all he seems.

This sounds like what grand theft auto San Andreaswas going for

Cream dream

~WOW,. ..So Cool - Yeah,. ( Ritchie/Jimi/Iommi/Yngwie, - Nugent, And `ACE FREHLEY`s - SHOCK ME w/Solo LIVE, Got - A Lot Of Us Started, CAMPBELL - Life Went By So FAST,, Hmph! : \

I thought that was Sarah Connor in the thumbnail

As long as I hear stories about all this Blackmore vs Dio feud from other musicians knowing Ritchie for the first time, I'm starting to think that Dio was the bitter douchebag guy, not Ritchie.

Doesn't seem like Ritchie Blackmore would feel threatened by another guitar player?