Have you ever played the children’s game "odd one out" (identifying an object that does not match the others)? Look at the picture. Can you spot the odd one out? Ritchie Blackmore is a founding member and the former lead guitarist of Deep Purple. He created guitar riffs. The classic guitar riff on "Smoke On the Water" has inspired many beginners. In 1974 he smashed his guitar on stage before his amp exploded into flames and caught his hair on fire. Ritchie Blackmore is also known for his interest in occultism. In 1984, the British tabloid The Sun featured a two-page spread with the headline "He looks evil, even satanic." Jimmy Page was the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He could make fantastic guitar riffs and is notable for occasionally playing his guitar with a cello bow to create a droning sound. The impressing guitar solo on "Stairway to Heaven" stands the test of time. Jimmy Page is also known for his interest in occultism. Allegedly, he has an impressing collection of occult literature. In 1973, Page purchased Boleskine House, a mansion that had once been owned by Aleister Crowley (the wickidest man in the world). Tony Iommi co-founded the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and was the band's guitarist, leader, primary composer, and sole continuous member for over five decades. He lost the tips of the middle and ring fingers of his right hand in a work-related accident. To compensate, he used prosthetics by melting down a plastic bottle to fingertip-shaped thimbles, and then detuned the strings to make them easier to play. The rest is history. The guitar intro on "War Pigs" is groundbreaking. He is also known for his interest in occultism. The band dabbled in the occult in the early days, but it didn't take. Mick Box is the founder and lead guitarist of rock group Uriah Heep. He is a capable guitarist, but not known for any memorable guitar riffs. I don’t say this out of spite. I mistook a roadie for him in 1975, read more here (opens in a new window). And to be honest, Uriah Heep were never into heavy metal (listen to "Rock 'n' Roll Medley" from Live 1973 if you doubt me). And besides, Mick Box has no track record whatsoever when it comes to occultism. Mick Box is the odd one out.
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