Rainbow Tribute Album: Original Members Reunite

0:00On April 23rd, Clea Patcher Records just dropped big news on a tribute album called Ride the Rainbow, honoring Richie Blackmore's legendary band. It's dropping June 19th, packed with six original Rainbow members like Bob Dazley, Graham Bonnet, Don Erie, Joe Lentourner, Dougie White, and Ronnie Romero. They even roped in Blackmore's night singer Candace Knight, and Deep Purple Steve Morse for that full-circle vibe. To kick things off, they're unleashing the single long live rock and roll, reuniting Bonnet, Erie, and Dazley for the first time since the early. 80s. Drummer Carmine Apiece, from Vanilla Fudge fame, lays down the beat, calling it a natural fit with its boogie groove. Guitarist Ron Bumblefoot Thao jumped in too, saying Rainbow's music hooked him as a kid. This lineup hits hard because these players shape rock history. Dazley on bass lines from Rainbow's classic third album, Apiece Influencing Deep. Purple's early sound back in 1967.

1:00Fans are buzzing over the nostalgia, especially with Bonnet and Erie, who carried the song live in their era after Ronnie James' deal. The full album spans Rainbow's whole ride, from debut tracks like Catch the Rainbow and Temple of the King to later hits like Street of Dreams from. They're 1983 Farewell. It's a deep dive into what made the band rise. With this crew, ride the Rainbow, feels like the real deal, keeping Blackmore's Fire alive for a new spin mark, your calendars, it's about to soar. From the world of music, powered by AI. This is Music News Today.