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"I look round and there's puke all over the place, and I thought, this is not going well": How Rainbow's classic lineup came together then fell apart
By Peter Makowski published
Ritchie Blackmore and his band reflect on Rainbow Rising, hailed as an instant classic upon its release in 1976

Don Airey on Rainbow, Deep Purple and his awesome solo album Pushed To The Edge
By Mick Wall published
Deep Purple keyboard player, go-to session guy and solo artist Don Airey on his new album, touring, Purple, Blackmore and more

All 20 Ronnie James Dio album ranked, from worst to best
By Paul Elliott published
Ronnie James Dio's albums with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell and Dio helped define what a hard rock singer can be

A tribute to Ronnie James Dio: July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010
By Paul Elliott published
Ronnie James Dio: July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010

The greatest year in heavy metal history, revisited
By Malcolm Dome published
A look back at 12 memorable months for loud music

The greatest gig I've ever seen: 24 writers pick the most memorable live show of their lives
By Classic Rock Magazine published
24 life-changing live shows from 60 years of gigs

Ritchie Blackmore once asked former Deep Purple bandmate Ian Gillan to join Rainbow
By Classic Rock published
Gillan responded by asking Blackmore to join his solo band

Former Rainbow singer Graham Bonnet has just told the most disappointing Ozzy Osbourne story ever
By Fraser Lewry published
Rock, and indeed, roll
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