Are you a true fan of Rainbow, the legendary rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore? Dive into the fascinating world of this iconic group with our Test Your Rainbow Knowledge Quiz! Covering every era—from the Dio-fronted classics to the 2015 revival lineup—this quiz will challenge your expertise on their songs, albums, live performances, and band history.
Test Your Rainbow (rock band) Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which album was the last to feature Ronnie James Dio?
Down to Earth | |
Rising | |
Stranger in Us All | |
Long Live Rock 'n' Roll | |
Bent Out of Shape |
Question 1 Explanation:
Long Live Rock 'n' Roll (1978) was the last album with Ronnie James Dio before he left to join Black Sabbath.
Question 2 |
Which song did Ritchie Blackmore want to record but was rejected by Deep Purple?
"Black Sheep of the Family" | |
"Stormbringer" | |
"Child in Time" | |
"Burn" | |
"Smoke on the Water" |
Question 2 Explanation:
Blackmore's desire to record this Steve Hammond song led to the sessions that eventually became Rainbow's debut album.
Question 3 |
Who played keyboards on Rainbow's second album, "Rising"?
Mickey Lee Soule | |
Tony Carey | |
Don Airey | |
David Stone | |
Matthew Fisher |
Question 3 Explanation:
Tony Carey played keyboards on "Rising" and was a key part of the lineup at the time.
Question 4 |
What caused Tony Carey to leave Rainbow in 1977?
Musical differences | |
Exhaustion from touring | |
Dislike of Blackmore’s pranks | |
Health issues | |
Personal commitments |
Question 4 Explanation:
Carey grew tired of Blackmore’s pranks during the band’s tour and left the group.
Question 5 |
Which song from Difficult to Cure became Rainbow's most successful UK single?
"Jealous Lover" | |
"I Surrender" | |
"Stone Cold" | |
"Can't Happen Here" | |
"Street of Dreams" |
Question 5 Explanation:
"I Surrender" reached No. 3 in the UK charts, making it the band's most successful single there.
Question 6 |
Which Rainbow album featured the single "Stone Cold"?
Down to Earth | |
Difficult to Cure | |
Straight Between the Eyes | |
Bent Out of Shape | |
Stranger in Us All |
Question 6 Explanation:
The ballad "Stone Cold" was featured on Straight Between the Eyes and achieved notable success in the US.
Question 7 |
Which live performance featured Rainbow playing "Difficult to Cure" with a full orchestra?
Monsters of Rock Festival, 1980 | |
Japan Tour, 1984 | |
Düsseldorf, Germany, 1995 | |
Castle Donington, England | |
Esbjerg, Denmark, 1997 |
Question 7 Explanation:
The 1984 Japan Tour included an orchestra-backed performance of "Difficult to Cure."
Question 8 |
What was the name of Rainbow's live album and DVD released in 2016?
Memories in Rock | |
Live Between the Eyes | |
Straight Between the Eyes | |
Finyl Vinyl | |
Black Masquerade |
Question 8 Explanation:
The live album and DVD Memories in Rock documented Rainbow's 2016 performances under the revived lineup.
Question 9 |
Which guitarist joined the tribute band "Over the Rainbow"?
Ritchie Blackmore | |
Tony Carey | |
Jürgen Blackmore | |
Paul Morris | |
Jens Johansson |
Question 9 Explanation:
Jürgen Blackmore, Ritchie Blackmore's son, joined Over the Rainbow as the guitarist.
Question 10 |
Which drummer was part of Rainbow’s 2015 lineup?
Cozy Powell | |
Chuck Burgi | |
Bobby Rondinelli | |
David Keith | |
Paul Morris |
Question 10 Explanation:
David Keith, a member of Blackmore’s Night, joined Rainbow as the drummer for the revival.
Question 11 |
What theme is highlighted in the video for "Street of Dreams"?
Alien invasion | |
Fantasy | |
Medieval times | |
Hypnosis | |
War |
Question 11 Explanation:
The video for Street of Dreams featured a hypnosis theme, which caused controversy.
There are 11 questions to complete.
