Rainbow - On Stage Gatefold Cover 2LP 12" VINYL Album

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.

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).

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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

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Band Members and Musicians on: Rainbow - On Stage

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Ronnie James Dio - Vocals

  Heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio! His mighty voice and the iconic "devil horns" defined the genre. Here's his story

• Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar

  Ritchie Blackmore: Shred through rock history with Ritchie Blackmore! From Deep Purple's legendary riffs to Rainbow's anthems and Blackmore's Night's medieval melodies, his guitar redefined genres. Read all about him

• 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, the legendary bassist behind Rainbow and Dio, was a force of nature. His driving basslines powered some of hard rock's most iconic anthems. Want to hear more?

Complete Track Listing of: Rainbow - On Stage

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

Side One:
• Kill The King
• Man on the Silver Mountain
• Blues
• Starstruck

Side Two:
• Catch the Rainbow

Side Three:
• Mistreated

Side Four:
• Sixteen Century Greensleeves
• Still I Am Sad

Album cover photos of : Rainbow - On Stage

High Resolution Photo Album Back Cover of RAINBOW - Live On Stage 2LP  

"High Resolution Photo of the Inside Page of the Gatefold Cover Side One of RAINBOW - Live On Stage 2LP 

"High Resolution Photo of the Inside Page of the Gatefold Cover Side Two of RAINBOW - Live On Stage 2LP 

High Resolution Photo of the Original Custom Inner Sleeve (OIS) #1  

High Resolution Photo of the Original Custom Inner Sleeve (OIS) #2  

High Resolution Photo of the Original Custom Inner Sleeve (OIS) #3  

High Resolution Photo of the Original Custom Inner Sleeve (OIS) #4  

High Resolution Photo of the LP Side One of RAINBOW - Live On Stage 2LP  

 Note: The photos on this page are of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).