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Cozy Powell (29.12.1947-05.04.1998)
Ronnie James Dio (10.07.1942-16.05.2010)
The brainchild of former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Rainbow
quickly developed into one of the '70s most successful heavy metal bands
behind charismatic front man Ronnie James Dio. Together, the duo would
produce a string of acclaimed albums which are still considered classics of
the genre. But the group would change their musical approach numerous times
following the singer's departure, eventually confusing and alienating much
of their audience. Releasing eight albums during it's decade long run, the band finally came
to an end when Blackmore departed to rejoin his old Deep Purple comrades in
a full-fledged reunion in 1984. And while the impact of Rainbow's influence
has faded with the intervening decades, theirs was a crucial chapter in the
development of heavy metal and hard rock.
Concert photography: © Helge Øverås. Must not be used without permission.
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