Rainbow

== Info ==
Rainbow is a metal band founded by former Deep Purple member Ritchie Blackmore whose members included Ronnie James Dio. Member Cozy Powell had previously worked for The Jeff Beck Group. Auditioned former members of Vanilla Fudge, Procol Harum, and Roxy Music. Member Mark Clarke had previously played for Uriah Heep. The band asked Deep Purple member Ian Gillian to join them, but were turned down. The group dissolved in 1997. Phenomenal in their native Britain. Also popular across Europe. Their debut album was a top forty hit in the US. Straight Between the Eyes and Bent Out of Shape were also top forty hits. A few other albums were minor hits, including live albums and an extended play. Several rock hits, with Stone Cold being their sole top forty pop hit.
== Genres ==
Metal
Category:Hard Rock
Category:Heavy Metal
Category:Seventies