Over The Rainbow

[Rhonda Ross]

Former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith have united with a second-generation Blackmore to form OVER THE RAINBOW.

OVER THE RAINBOW is:

Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass
Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore - Guitar

Carey, who has produced several artists (including Joe Cocker and David Knopfler) since his RAINBOW days, says, "Having done everything from country to opera, I thought it would be fun to play some rock again without the burden of singing everything."

Rondinelli adds, "OVER THE RAINBOW reunites members of one of the most distinctive sounding bands of all time and introduces a hidden treasure to the world in J.R. Blackmore."

The son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore is a critically acclaimed guitarist in his own right and agreed to join this endeavor after realizing how intense the demand was for a RAINBOW "reunion." OVER THE RAINBOW marks the first time that four members from three different eras of RAINBOW will take the stage together along with J.R. Blackmore.

RAINBOW has spawned over 20 albums (five gold, four silver), seven Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock tracks, six Top 75 UK songs and at least seven MTV frequently played videos. Their longest tenure was from its inception through 1984 when it went on hiatus so Blackmore could reform DEEP PURPLE. A decade later, RAINBOW toured and recorded an album. Since then, Ritchie Blackmore has turned his focus toward BLACKMORE’S NIGHT.

Since 1998, former members of RAINBOW and their respective management offices have been bombarded with requests for RAINBOW to reunite. Carey, Rondinelli, Smith and Turner answered "the call" but agreed that the only legitimate way that this could be accomplished was with a Blackmore on guitar. Enter: J.R. Blackmore.

How does the younger Blackmore feel about sharing the stage with musicians he grew up watching perform in concert with his legendary father? "I have not worked with them," says Blackmore, "But I have admired them since I was young. That makes them like brothers."

Greg Smith agrees that the market for RAINBOW's brand of rock is under served. "I know there is a big demand for this music," he says. "The fact that all members are ex-RAINBOW from different periods in the band's history will give the music the integrity it deserves. A Blackmore on guitar will give it even more authenticity."

While Joe Lynn Turner has fond memories of collaborating with and great respect for Ritchie Blackmore, he's looking forward to working with his son. He states, "J.R. is the only logical choice for the guitar slot for OVER THE RAINBOW. I have followed some of his projects over the years now. He's very talented."

OVER THE RAINBOW will begin touring in Russia during February of 2009
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He will not be the same, but of insurance it is going to give many good memories to us (that I hope)
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[ZeusJupiter]

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OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith alongside the son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore — made its live debut last night (Saturday, February 14) in Minsk, Belarus at Palace of Sport.

The group's setlist was as follows:

01. Tarot Woman
02. Kill the King
03. Street of Dreams
04. Man on the Silver Mountain
05. Death Alley Driver
06. Eyes of the World
07. Ariel
08. Wolf To The Moon
09. Power
10. Can't Happen Here
11. Jealous Lover
12. Drum Solo
13. Stargazer
14. Long Live Rock and Roll

Encore 1

15. Since You Been Gone
16. I Surrender

Encore 2

17. All Night Long

OVER THE RAINBOW is:

Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass
Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore - Guitar

Jürgen Blackmore is a critically acclaimed guitarist in his own right and agreed to join this endeavor after realizing how intense the demand was for a RAINBOW "reunion." OVER THE RAINBOW marks the first time that four members from three different eras of RAINBOW have taken the stage together along with J.R. Blackmore.

antiMusic's Morley Seaver recently spoke with Joe Lynn Turner about OVER THE RAINBOW.

FULL INTERVIEW & 3 videos at:

http://www.ronnie-james-dio.com/RJD/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2108&p=5270#p5270
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ZeusJupiter...cheers

[ZeusJupiter]

I can’t wait to see them.

The recent videos I posted has me all excited and I expect a really good show.

Although JLT is not RJD....it still ought to be well worth seeing this when they are nearby
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[ZeusJupiter]

I saw him with Rainbow also and likewise, he is a bit girly but still decent

Overall though, of all the Rainbow singers (less DIO) I think that Doogie White is the best
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[joan_antonini]

Over the Rainbow touring. I have mixed feelings about this. I saw Rainbow with Joe Lynn Turner he is good but I don't feel his voice is a good as Ronnie James Dio. I have read over the years some music critics feel that Rainbow with Joe Lynn Turner was more commercial but Rainbow's richest material was when Ritchie Blackmore worked with Ronnie James Dio. I have all the Rainbow albums and there really is a difference . I will try and have a open mind on this one. Maybe I will check them out when they come around. I can't see Joe Lynn Turner singing Man on the Silver Mountain this song belongs to one man only and that is RJD. song

[Zeus.Jupiter]

Although JLT has a FEW decent songs, mostly I tend to feel that they are mostly songs that girls like to get excited about

Personally, I like Doogie White much better, although recently JLT has changed his style a bit to sound a bit more....uh....raw?

In any event, I think that it would be a good show, and more than likely would be at a small venue because of the fewer people who would initially hear of this or even find it interesting enough to see....so with some luck, it could be a really fun concert to check out
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OVER THE RAINBOW has announced the following dates:

Sep. 04 - Fratelli - Bucharest, Romania
Sep. 05 - City Square - Kavarna, Bulgaria
Sep. 15 - Palace of Sport - Krasnodar, Russia
Sep. 17 - Palace of Sport Olimp - Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Sep. 19 - Concert Hall Philarmonic - Tyumen, Russia
Sep. 21 - Palace of Culture - Perm, Russia
Sep. 23 - MTL Arena - Samara, Russia
Sep. 25 - Piramida - Kazan, Russia
Sep. 27 - Palace of Sport - Omsk, Russia
Sep. 29 - Ice Palace - Irkutsk, Russia
Oct. 01 - Palace of Sport - Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Oct. 03 - Palace of Sport - Novosibirsk, Russia
Oct. 05 - Concert Hall Russia - Moscow, Russia
Oct. 07 - Yeni Melek G.M. - Istanbul Turkey
Oct. 09 - Forum Palace - Vilnius, Lithuania
Oct. 10 - House of Culture - Helsinki, Finland
Oct. 12 - Tradgarn - Gothenburg, Sweden
Oct. 13 - Kulturbolaget - Malmö, Sweden
Oct. 15 - Retro Music Hall - Prague, Czech Republic
Oct. 17 - Estragon - Bologna, Italy
Oct. 18 - [to be announced] - Thessaloniki, Greece
Oct. 19 - Gagarian - Athens, Greece
Oct. 21 - [to be announced] - Ioninna, Greece
Oct. 23 - Festhalle Durlach - Karlsruhe, Germany
Oct. 24 - De Pul - Uden, Holland
Oct. 25 - Aladin - Bremen, Germany
Oct. 28 - Sala Joy Eslava - Madrid, Spain
Oct. 29 - Razzmatazz II - Barcelona, Spain
Oct. 31 - Rockstar Live - Bilbao, Spain


Why no UK dates?
I wonder if there is any interest in this band here..

[drinkingwiththedevil]

Turkey gig was great

[panayiotis1984]

How does the Blackmore junior sounds?

I am really curious to listen the Stargazer and the Light In The Black.

Can they reach the level that Ronnie and Ritcie set?
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