Name: Boston 1981
Brand: Rainbow

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLE3396.1

Colour

Green

Colour details

Green / Red Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466339615

Total Cap

Green LP

Artist

Rainbow

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Cleopatra

Rainbow, also known as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow or Blackmore's Rainbow, is a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Established in 1975, the band has gone through various lineup changes over the years. After recording their first album with Dio's band Elf as additional musicians, Rainbow released their debut album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" in 1975. The band name was inspired by the famous Rainbow Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

After achieving success with three studio albums and an extensive world tour, Blackmore decided to take the band in a new commercial direction away from their previous "sword and sorcery" theme. This led to vocalist Ronnie James Dio leaving the band. With new vocalist Graham Bonnet, Rainbow scored a hit single with "Since You Been Gone".

Throughout their career, Rainbow experienced more lineup changes and released several albums before disbanding in 1984 when Blackmore rejoined Deep Purple. However, they were resurrected once again in 1994 before going on hiatus after playing their final concert in 1997. During this time, Blackmore focused on his passion for Renaissance and medieval music with his partner Candice Night forming the Renaissance-influenced group Blackmore's Night.

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A superb live concert performance from 1981 by hard rock legends, Rainbow featuring guitar god Ritchie Blackmore! Incredible audio quality captures the vibrant energy and emotion pouring through the band as they offer up scorching versions of "Man On The Silver Mountain," "Long Live Rock N' Roll" and the epic "Smoke On The Water!" Available in a gorgeous gatefold double LP set featuring a stitched-in 20-page booklet!

Boston 1981

Music US

Discover Boston 1981 by Rainbow. A superb live concert performance capturing the vibrant energy of hard rock legends. Available in a gorgeous gatefold double LP set with a stitched-in 20-page booklet. Label: Cleopatra.