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Featuring vocalist Ronnie James Dio and his blues rock backing band Elf as studio musicians, this first line-up never performed live. The band's debut album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow , was released in 1975.
Jun 9, 2016 · Did you ever see the band with Tommy? No. Rainbow came out of your disenchantment with Mark III. When it came to recording their debut album, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, you used members of the band Elf, including singer Ronnie Dio. But a different line-up backed you on Rainbow’s debut tour. Did you ever intend to tour with that band? I did.
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Jan 18, 2024 · The late legendary singer Ronnie James Dio first met Ritchie Blackmore when his early band Elf toured with Deep Purple as their opening act in the 70s. Although they were on the road for months together, Blackmore always was more recluse so they didn’t have enough contact.
Dec 27, 2023 · In 1979, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow began making their fourth album, Down To Earth. Cue pranks, tantrums, line-up changes, bad vibes and really bad hair days. By Paul Rees. ( Classic Rock ) published 27 December 2023. "I didn’t look like them and I wasn't into their music" - Graham Bonnet on being offered the job of Rainbow singer.
Jan 19, 2021 · Featuring vocalist Ronnie James Dio and his blues rock backing band Elf as studio musicians, this first line-up never performed live. The band's debut album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, was released in 1975. Rainbow was originally thought to be a one-off collaboration, but endured as an ongoing band project with a series of album releases and ...
Apr 14, 2014 · Here, the man in black and his former bandmates look back on the tensions that fuelled this landmark album – and broke the band apart. Tokyo, December 16, 1976. In the dark, smoke-filled basement disco of the Tokyo Hilton, the night is in full swing.
Aug 4, 2021 · "He joined Black Sabbath and they did very well with him as a singer, and I ended up forming that band with Ozzy who came out of Black Sabbath, and so, it all worked out." You were working...