Jerry Bloom Bücher

A detailed visual document of Rainbow's formative period. Previously unpublished photos, memorabilia and archive press cuttings; also has a section on Oyster Records. All the known recordings from the time are chronicled, including the many hours of rehearsal recordings along with a comprehensive guide to all the officially recorded live material.

Blackmore's career documented visually with photos and memorabilia from 1958 to the present day. Also includes the most comprehensive gig list ever published, for Blackmore's pre-Deep Purple career between 1958-67 with over 400 gigs detailed. Augmented with memorabilia along with narrative that puts the visual elements in context.

Colin Hart, the former Deep Purple and Rainbow tour manager devoted over thirty years of his life to these great rock musicians. This is his story and indeed theirs. A tale of excess in terms of greed, petulance, anger and devotion. It is counter balanced by extremes of pure talent, showmanship and, of course musicianship. He was the constant 'man in the middle' through all of the break ups, make-ups and revolving door line-up changes. Joining them at twenty-four years old and leaving with a curt email dismissal thirty years later, he was there every step of their rock 'n' roll way. A story of two of the most innovative, often copied, rock bands; seen through the eyes, ears and emotions of their 'mother hen' (as Jon Lord described him). He was their minder, chauffeur, carer, provider, protector, father confessor & confidant. In truth he is the only one who can tell this tale of both bands as he was the only one there on the road throughout the life of, not one, but both gigantic bands.