The Genesis of RAINBOW RAINBOW was born out of Ritchie Blackmore’s desire to explore new musical directions. After his departure from Deep Purple, Blackmore sought to create a band that would allow him greater creative freedom. Teaming up with talented musicians such as vocalist Ronnie James Dio, keyboardist Tony Carey, bassist Craig Gruber, and drummer Gary Driscoll, Blackmore laid the foundation for what would become RAINBOW. The band’s debut album, “Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow,” released in…
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