Long Live Rock & Roll/Lady Of The Lake/LA Connection/Gates Of Babylon/Kill The King/The Shed (Subtle)/ Sensitive To Light/Rainbow Eyes
The partnership of Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio moulded the hard rocking band Rainbow into one that became the equal of Deep Purple. Long Live Rock & Roll cemented the band’s reputation with the punters. (US:89 UK:7)
“I think Blackmore and Dio invented the style here known as power metal. Gates Of Babylon was imitated millions of times but never would be improved. The terrific and powerful Kill The King shows the world how an epic metal song had to sound.”
“The marriage of Ritchie Blackmore's guitar work, riffy and melodically colourful with Ronnie James Dio's powerful, soaring voice, lead the songs forward, while the rhythm section acts as the muscle of the band without being particularly flashy.”
“Gates Of Babylon and Kill The King are absolutely stellar and a big part of the reason why Rainbow are so famous. These songs are made up of all the best that Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio have to offer, with killer riffs, beautiful guitar playing and Dio's distinct epic vocals carrying the tune. With those staples on the album, it allows the other tracks to have their day, too. While they remain mostly inessential, they're solid enough and worth delving into.”
“Everything on Long Live Rock & Roll is top-notch, Ritchie Blackmore's riffs and solos, Ronnie Dio's vocals, the rhythm section, and the classy keyboards. A 70s metal classic that turned Rainbow into one of the most influential hard rock bands.”
“The Dio era of Rainbow set the standard for hard rock and power metal over the next decade. Unlike the hair metal acts of the '80s, Rainbow were a class act, featuring renowned players within their ranks, and delivering a combination of fantastic, romantic, and medieval themes. Long Live Rock 'N' Roll marked a clearer and more direct statement than the band had ever made up to this point.”
“Long Live Rock 'N’ Roll is proof that Blackmore hadn't lost his touch when it came to playing the guitar. Ronnie James Dio's supercharged vocals complement his playing very well. Together they were a killer songwriting duo and with the rest of the band's rhythm section, this is one album that is a must have for all classic hard rock fans.”
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