Rainbow: Live Tour in Japan 1976-1984 ![]() ISBN: ISBN-10: 4401645537 ISBN-13: 978-4401645534 Writer: Mook / Young Guitar Project Editing Dept Language: Japanese Publisher: Shinko Music (Japan) Released: December 2017 Notes: Blackmore fans will be delighted! A real documentary of Rainbow's Japan tour, featuring many unused and never-before-seen photos. Ritchie Blackmore revived his live performances with Rainbow after appearing at "Monsters of Rock" in 2016. With the news of his 2018 shows in Russia, Helsinki, and Prague, anticipation is building for Japanese fans eager for his long-awaited return to Japan. This impressive 300-plus-page book features a collection of color and black-and-white photos, including many previously unpublished shots, originally taken during Rainbow's six Japan tours (December 1976, January 1978, May 1980, August 1981, October 1982, and March 1984) during his heyday as the band's original band. Packed with previously unseen archival photos, ranging from stage shots and behind-the-scenes shots to equipment shots, the book vividly relives the immersive performances of Blackmore, Dio, Cozy, Roger, Graham, Airey, Joe Lynn, and other members of the band. Additionally, it offers comprehensive coverage of each tour, detailed set lists for each day, a six-chapter band history, and biographies of all the band members. This long-awaited visual and data mook, with outstanding documentary value, is sure to be the last opportunity to compile a record of Original Rainbow's Japan tour with such a wealth of archival photographs and maniacal writing. |