Rainbow were a British hard rock band formed in Hertford in 1975 by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Established in the aftermath of Blackmore's first departure from Deep Purple, Rainbow originally featur
Rainbow performing in 2017. (From left to right) keyboardist Jens Johansson, backing vocalists Lady Lynn and Candice Night, bassist Bob Nouveau, guitarist and founder Ritchie Blackmore, singer Ronnie Romero, and drummer David Keith
Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore in 1977
Rainbow performing in Munich, West Germany, in 1977
Rising is the second studio album by the British rock band Rainbow, released on 17 May 1976 by Oyster Records. The album features only six tracks, including two epic compositions exceeding eight minut
Cover painting by Ken Kelly
Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore officially left Deep Purple in June 1975 to pursue a solo project.
Musicland Studios was located in the basement of the Arabella-Hochhaus. The band stayed in the hotel upper floors for the recording sessions.
The German edition of the single "Starstruck" by Blackmore's Rainbow.