Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow live performance from Cologne, Germany on October 16, 1976 stands as one of the most electrifying concerts in classic rock history, capturing the guitarist at the absolute peak of his post-Deep Purple powers with a setlist that merged hard rock fury and medieval mysticism. This particular show, recorded during Rainbow’s Rising tour, has circulated among collectors for decades and remains a sought-after document of the band’s raw, uncompromising stage presence just months after their …
