In Brief:  Rising is the 2nd heavy metal album by Rainbow, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). With founder Ritchie Blackmore retaining only Ronnie James Dio from the previous album, Rising has become known as the best album of Rainbow's career. Rising is characterized by its heavy guitar riffs and the keyboard skills of Tony Carey, together with the powerful drumming of Cozy Powell. Recorded in Munich in less than a month, the album has surprisingly few overdubs and was overseen by famous Deep Purple engineer and rock producer Martin Birch.    Genre:  Hard Rock   Collector's info:  Produced by Martin Birch  Album:  Gatefold (FOC) cover design,    Label:  Oyster OY-1-1601    Format 12" LP     Year & Country  1976 Made in USA

Photos of the LP's cover: Ritchie Blackmore Rainbow - Rising

Photo of Front Cover

Band: Rainbow
• Jimmy Bain
• Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
• Tony Carey
• Ronnie James Dio - Vocals (Vegas Kings, Ronnie and the Rumblers, Ronnie and the Red Caps, Elves, Elf, Black Sabbath, DIO, Heaven and Hell)
• Cozy Powell (Jeff Beck Group, Michael Schenker Group, Brian May)

Side One:
1. Tarot Woman
2. Run With the Wolf
3. Starstruck
4. Do You Close Your Eyes

Side Two:
1. Stargazer
2. A Light in the Black