Advantages: Classic HM Disadvantages: The look might put some people off
Rising was the second offering from Rainbow, the band fronted by guitar maestro Ritchie Blackmore, ex of Deep Purple, and I think it's fair to say it pretty much defines the whole HM/hard rock genre in the mid to late 70's period, having those old tried and trusted HM themes we all know and love like magicians, holes in the sky, warlocks, wolves and tarot women, not to mention of course shagging.
Coming complete with a great album cover, a giant ... ...scene, with inlay pictures of the band in lycra, tight shirts, flares, flowing locks and medallions (I kid you not) you just know what to expect even before you hear it. And what you hear is HM and hard rock of the finest quality.
The band lined up as follows: Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitars), Jimmy "gimme" Bain (bass and white stuff), Tony Carey (keyboards) and the late great Cozy Powell on drums. It was recorded in Munich ...
pinkmatchstick 02.06.2005
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