Rising (Rainbow album)

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Rising (also known as Rainbow Rising) is the second studio album by the British rock band Rainbow, released on 17 May 1976 by Oyster Records. The album features only six tracks, including two epic compositions exceeding eight minutes each on side two. Although the tracks from this album have been performed live rarely, if at all, "Stargazer" is widely regarded as a Rainbow classic and a landmark song in heavy metal music. Following the release of Rainbow’s debut album, guitarist and bandleader Ritchie Blackmore dismissed all members except vocalist and lyricist Ronnie James Dio. He recruited veteran drummer Cozy Powell, with newcomers Jimmy Bain on bass and Tony Carey on keyboards. The new line-up began rehearsing and touring in late 1975, developing material through extended jam sessions before recording at Musicland Studios in West Germany with producer Martin Birch in February 1976. The recording sessions were swift and energised, capturing the band’s spontaneity and drive. In June 1976...

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