Ian Gillan Band - Live At The Rainbow 1977 DVD

Advantages: Great footage
Disadvantages: None really

...About the Band Rainbow were a heavy metal band who included Black Sabbath vocalist, Ronnie James Dio and deep purple guitarist Ritchie blackmore. The latter founded the band in 1975 and they went on to release many albums and gain many fans. They have had many lineup changes through the years and between 1984 and 1993 the band were on hiatus. About the DVD Live in Munich 1977 was released in 2006. It was recorded on October 20th 1977 and was originally filmed to be broadcast on the "Rockpalast" show on german television. The lineup at the time featured Ronnie James Dio on vocals, Ritchie Blackmoore on guitar, Cozy Powell on drums, Bob Daisley on bass and David Stone on keyboards. So how is the DVD? I watched this at a friends house and i loved what i saw. It was a mindblowing DVD and i did really enjoy it. They put... Read review

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Advantages: Fascinating / Entertaining / Rocking
Disadvantages: None

...Having watched this literally one day after seeing Iron maiden in Earl's court my mind was obsessed with the band and their music. And this DVD (part 1 out of 3) proves to reveal hidden aspects of the band in the early days as well as a number of never before seen on camera performances. In my opinion Iron maiden are one of if not the best live band in music, not to mention their other title 'fathers of heavy metal'. This DVD is fascinating and any maiden fan will be intrigued by. You really do get good value for money as well as you get the full performances from 'Live at the rainbow' (1981), 'beast over Hammersmith' (1982) and 'live in Dortmund (1983). You also get 'Live at Ruskin', and a documentary on the early development and establishment of a band that were to change history, and still are. You also get a 90 minute documentary... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: interesting extras, nice packaging, digitally restored footage
Disadvantages: bonus CD mediocre, case could cause disks to scratch

...One of my favourite bands growing up was Thin Lizzy, so when a DVD was released last year of the original video footage from the concert at London's Rainbow in 1978, remastered with extras and a bonus CD, it was something I had to have! Songs performed include "Boys Are Back In Town", "Emerald" and "Dancing In The Moonlight". The digital restoration of the video footage is fresh and sharp. Extras on the DVD are "Sight And Sound In Concert", a BBC recording of a later (1983) concert by the band, footage from five appearances on "Top Of The Pops" in the '70s, and interviews from surviving band members Brian Downey, Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. The latter has some interesting moments which would have benefited from being formatted into chapters. The DVD comes attractively packaged in a slipcase, and as well as the bonus CD... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful