Rainbow On Stage British 70s Hard Rock Album Cover Gallery & 12" Vinyl LP Discography Information #vinylrecords

Album Description:

The Rainbow rock band, fronted by the iconic guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, released their double LP album "On Stage" in 1977. The album was a compilation of live performances from their previous tours, featuring some of their most popular songs. "On Stage" was a critical and commercial success, cementing Rainbow's status as one of the premier hard rock bands of the 1970s.

The first disc of "On Stage" opens with the thunderous "Kill the King," a high-energy track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song features Blackmore's signature guitar riffs and soaring vocals from frontman Ronnie James Dio. "Man on the Silver Mountain" follows, another classic Rainbow track that showcases the band's ability to blend hard rock and heavy metal with a touch of blues.

Other standout tracks on the first disc include "Catch the Rainbow," a beautiful ballad that highlights Dio's impressive vocal range, and "Mistreated," a bluesy number that allows Blackmore to show off his guitar skills. The disc closes with "Still I'm Sad," a haunting instrumental that demonstrates the band's ability to create powerful atmospheres with their music.

"On Stage" is a masterpiece of live hard rock and heavy metal music. The album captures Rainbow at the height of their powers, with Blackmore's virtuoso guitar playing and Dio's soaring vocals leading the charge. The band's ability to blend different genres and create powerful atmospheres is on full display throughout the album.

Album Summary:

Gatefold (FOC) album cover design. This album includes the original custom inner sleeves with photos of Rainbow Live On Stage.

"On Stage" is the live album originally released by Rainbow in 1977 on Oyster - Polydor SPDLP6B (2657 016).

Music Genre:

British 70s Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

Album Production Information:

Produced by Martin Birch

Martin Birch's: The man behind the soundboard, shaping iconic rock and metal anthems. His journey from sound engineer to legendary producer is a testament to passion and innovation. Read on his career

Record Label & Catalognr:

Polydor Oyster 2929 041 (2929041)

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Double LP Gramophone Record
Album weight: 420 gram

Year & Country:

1977 Made in Germany

Band Members and Musicians on: Rainbow - On Stage

Ronnie James Dio - Vocals
Ronnie James Dio was a legendary heavy metal vocalist known for his powerful voice and fantasy-driven lyrics. Rising to fame with Rainbow, he later fronted Black Sabbath before forming his band, Dio. His iconic albums like "Holy Diver" and "The Last in Line" cemented his status as a metal icon. His influence on the Heavy Metal genre remains unmatched. Learn more
Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar
Ritchie Blackmore, born Richard Hugh Blackmore (1945), is a legendary English guitarist known for his pioneering role in rock and metal. As a founding member of Deep Purple, his electrifying riffs on classics like Smoke on the Water defined hard rock. Later, he formed Rainbow, blending neoclassical influences with rock. Explore more in his vinyl album discography.
Cozy Powell - Drums
Cozy Powell: Feel the thunderous beat of his drums, propelling legendary rock bands to stardom. Discover the man behind the powerhouse, from humble beginnings to a rock drumming icon.
Tony Carey - Keyboards
Tony Carey (Full-name: Anthony Lawrence Carey was born in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, United States on 16 Oct 1953.

During 1976 Carey's work on the album included the keyboard introduction to the opening track "Tarot Woman", and an extended keyboard solo on "A Light in the Black", the last cut on the album in "Rising", Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 22 years old at that point. During 1977 he works as a keyboards in "On Stage", Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 23 years old at that point. His occupation is Keyboard player.
Jimmy Bain - Bass
Jimmy Bain was a renowned bass guitarist known for his work with Rainbow and Dio. His powerful bass lines shaped classics like "Rising" with Rainbow and "Holy Diver" with Dio. A key contributor to heavy metal's golden era, his driving rhythms and songwriting helped define the genre’s sound. His legacy lives on through his timeless recordings. basslines powered some of hard rock's most iconic anthems. Learn more

Complete Track Listing of: Rainbow - On Stage

The Song/tracks on "Rainbow - On Stage" are:

Kill The King
Man on the Silver Mountain
Blues
Starstruck

Catch the Rainbow

Mistreated

Sixteen Century Greensleeves
Still I Am Sad