When Ritchie Blackmore left "Deep Purple" for the final time, he put together a new version of "Rainbow" in 1994, this time named "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow".

This incarnation of the band included Doogie White (vocals), Paul Morris (keyboards), Greg Smith (bass) and John O'Reilly (drums).

This line-up only released one album before Ritchie decided in 1997 that he wanted to pursue different musical styles and formed "Blackmore's Night" with fiance Candice Night.

An extensive world tour to promote their album took place from late 1995 to late 1997. For the tour John O'Reilly was replaced by Chuck Burgi (who had played for the original "Rainbow" between 1983 and 1984) and then by John Micelli for the US leg of the tour (as well as their final show in Esbjerg, Denmark).
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