What band did Blackmore form after leaving Deep Purple?
Rainbow
Whitesnake
Queen
Uriah Heep
Answer
Rainbow was the band formed by Ritchie Blackmore after his departure from Deep Purple in 1975. Blackmore, known for his virtuosic guitar playing, sought to create a new musical project that would showcase his talents and explore different musical directions. Rainbow's lineup featured Ronnie James Dio on vocals, Cozy Powell on drums, and Jimmy Bain on bass, among others.
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