1975 – Present 📍 Hertford, United Kingdom

Rainbow

hard rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal Power Metal

Legendary hard rock institution launched by guitar maestro Ritchie Blackmore with vocalist Ronnie James Dio, creating neoclassical metal landmarks Rising and Long Live Rock 'n' Roll.

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👥 Personnel & Lineage (10)

Members

Jack Green

John Miceli

Ritchie Blackmore

Guitar

1975 – Present

Also Played In:

Rock Aid Armenia ➔ Deep Purple ➔ Deep Purple ➔

Jens Johansson

Jimmy Bain

Bass

Also Played In:

Hear 'n Aid ➔ Dio ➔

David Keith

Candice Night

Joe Lynn Turner

Lead Vocals

Also Played In:

Brazen Abbot ➔

Ronnie Romero

Also Played In:

Michael Schenker Group ➔ Sunstorm ➔

Doogie White

Also Played In:

Tank ➔ Empire ➔ Alcatrazz ➔ Praying Mantis ➔ Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock ➔ La Paz ➔

⏳ Past Members (9)

Ronnie James Dio

Lead Vocals

1975 – 1979

Heaven & Hell Hear 'n Aid Elf Black Sabbath Dio

Cozy Powell

Drums

1975 – 1980

Michael Schenker Group Black Sabbath Whitesnake The Jeff Beck Group

Jimmy Bain

Bass

1975 – 1977

Hear 'n Aid Dio

Don Airey

Keyboards

1978 – 1981

Deep Purple Empire Deep Purple

Roger Glover

Bass

1979 – 1984

Deep Purple Deep Purple

Graham Bonnet

Lead Vocals

1979 – 1980

Alcatrazz

Joe Lynn Turner

Lead Vocals

1980 – 1984

Brazen Abbot

Bobby Rondinelli

Drums

1980 – 1983

Ritchie Blackmore

Guitar

1975 – 1997

Rock Aid Armenia Deep Purple Deep Purple