Graham Bonnets Candid Account of Ritchie Blackmore & his time in Rainbow Plus the Notorious Haircut
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2023
- Join us for Bonnet's wild ride with Blackmore in Rainbow, From his audition to the hits including the haircut that made history! 🎸
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Jeez, I feel so fucking old. I saw rainbow with Dio and I was a adult then, looking at Graham I just realized I am a old man now.
We are all old and I'm glad for it, we have lived through some of the best times, and music played quite a large part in that!
At least you're still here. Some didn't make it this far. 😊
Me too my friend, but at least you saw fucking Rainbow, with Dio! I can claim UFO, Deep Purple, Maiden etc, but not Rainbow.
You’re not alone! One of us, one of us!
Past 50yrs has simply vanished !
Graham was so cool, so much style. Impeccable hair and a sharp dresser....such a powerful voice.
Check out long haired, dark haired Bonnet in the 60’s. He sang in a “group” called the Marbles. Only One Woman is the song he speaks of here, written by the BeeGees.
BONNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!
Yes, I agree! I've always thought that of Graham. I'm glad I was able to see him live!
Rainbow was just a Great group! Every version produced wonderful songs. Richie Blackmore always picked the best artist to play with.
Graham was great in Rainbow. Always enjoy his interviews too, he's very open and straightforward with a good dash of quirky humour.
YES
I am and was a huge Dio fan back then as a young kid, I remember one time at a record store I was buying Rising and raving about how great Ronnie James was and the guy on duty in the store was way older than me and he said something like "for me Graham Bonnet rainbow was my favourite", so I decided to later get the Down to Earth album too, otherwise I never would have bought it. No regrets!
Down to Earth is one of my all time favourite albums. What a great voice Graham has
If I had to live with ONE Album.....it's Down To Earth !!!
You often hear rock radio stations playing Since You Been Gone and All Night Long, when I wish they would play Eyes of The World and Lost In Hollywood.
It's a Superb album because it is both musically superb and the vocals are definitely a perfect balance. Ya had close to a 100 cassettes and this one was easily top 2 or 3
that first alcatrazz album is the best thing graham ever put out. yngwie too
Love the dog that walked past nonchalantly down the corridor
Since You’ve Been Gone was the first single my brother and I went halfers on - think I was 12 and he was 13. Can remember the excitement when it first blasted out of our parents cheapish living room record player.
Longtime graham bonnet fan! Alcatrazz , the marbles, rainbow MSG; that loud, powerful, iconic voice he has hasnt lost a step. The james dean of rock
That lineup was unreal Cozy Don Airey Roger Glover and Ritchie plus the coolest lead singer in hard rock history insane stage presence Graham Bonnett was the Boz Scaggs of hard rock
When you see the photos of Graham and the rest of Rainbow now, you see that he was the only one that didn't look outdated.
I'm 61 yrs old..Down to earth album is great with Bonnet powerful voice ..
I❤️ Graham Bonnet voice.
He's a great influence to me. I'm a huge fan.
BONNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERREEET!!!!
Rainbow's Down To Earth is a long time fav. Cheers GB!
The most imposing but soulful voice in hard rock. And that look was the coolest. He still sounds like he could burst eardrums!
Man anybody, can talk all the shit they want. But, Since You Been Gone? That song very much, speaks for itself! I mean the verses, the chorus, the bridge! It's crazy! Most certainly, one of if not my favorite, Rainbow song!
It’s a cover. Original is by Russ Ballard.
Oh, I'm aware. Not only Russ Ballard did it though. He's more known for co-writing & producing, Jagged Little Pill. Nobody, did Since You Been Gone, like Graham Bonnet with Rainbow!
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Fantastic performance packed full of hooks.
Jagged Little Pill was pretty good
I thought Graham was great in Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group and Alcatrazz. Thanks for the great interview!!
I like Graham, he still sounds great live as well. It's great hearing these old stories.
Saw Rainbow in Paris in 79 . My favorite line up was with Dio, but Graham Bonnet took us totally by surprize this night . Even the poppy's songs of "Down to earth" were played faster heavier . Blackmore did his full show .Graham Bonnet was on fire . Cozy was KOZY . saw Jon Lord and Don Airey but barely heard them . One of the best show I've seen.
Aside from his spectacular voice, as far as stylistic appearances go, there's no doubt that Graham Bonnet always looked like he belonged in a New Wave band.
Maybe a Las Vegas show band!
It's kinda funny, Ritchie reacting like that, as Graham Bonnet's hair cut was actually what made the Rainbow of that time being popular, if only for his looks alone. He made them look up-to-date and edgy, and no one cared how much other hair got entangled in strings, mikes and drum kits, I guess! 😆
Especially since Ritchie has been wearing wigs since the 1970's.😱
definitely not
Graham Bonnet is a BEAST!!!
Love Down to Earth. Graham was great and cool. Superb interview, humble guy!
To me he was one of the coolest lead singers of all time. Love this guy!!
God bless Graham, great singer, big part of ny formative years!
Along with Dio, Mr Bonnet is my favorite singer. "Love's no Friend of Mine" - Awesome performance.
That Whole Album is Fucking Perfect and the Best Rock Album in History..........BONNEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!
I thought Graham Bonnet was one of the best singers Ritchie Blackmore hired. I also thought the look was cool, with his short hair/ James Bond look. Especially in the middle of Punk and New Wave styles taking off.
Down to Earth, in matter of style and sound, counts for 3 albums and even for Blackmore of that era would have been impossible to record something better on this style, a rock opera maybe!!!!!! great job mate!!!!!
Nice to see you Very Happy And Healthy, Dear Graham! 😊
I saw you in Concert in Binghamton, NY!!! 😊 and you were Fantastic!--really at the top of your game!
Actually, the entire band, especially Ritchie, was in Great Form!
I was standing with friends maybe 10-deep from off-center Stage, Stage Right, and you guys were warming-up for Blue Oyster Cult (I'm remember All of these details as I'm writing! 😊).
And I think we All left the Concert after only a few Blue Oyster Cult songs, Lol.
I remember that we All thought how foolish and strange it was that Rainbow 🌈 was actually "opening" for Blue Oyster Cult--and NOT the other way around. 😳 😊
Anyway, through the years, I've Always taken the Time to read about you whenever your name and very recognizable visage (face) appears before me! And, like I say: I'm Happy for you that you seem to be doing well (if that can Honestly be said of anyone of our age! 😊).
Well, take good care, Graham!
May God Bless You--and All The Rest of Us, Too! 😊
As a guy from Bangladesh 🇧🇩, with English as my second language (in training), I grew up listening to 70s and 80s New Wave, Pop, Rock, Blues and Hard/Heavy Rock. All, in bootleg tapes, since genuine Cassette, Albums (Vinyl) were rare and super expensive to own, those days.
Anyways, even tho my top preference as Rainbow singer is R. J. Dio, but somehow "Down To Earth" with Graham Bonnet has remained my topmost Rainbow album. Peace.
How sweet of Graham Bonnet to say some kind things about, Ritchie Blackmore! The man who talks shit, on, Ian Gillan?! Can you imagine trying to sing like that, forever? I mean, not everyone is Glenn Hughes! Ha!
Gotta love Graham good dude and Down to Earth was brilliant
One of the most controversial and particular career rock bands. I really enjoy listening to all their eras to this day,
I thought Graham as the front man was unique and different.
Graham was well known for his solo work in Australia. ✌️🤘🇦🇺
Really!
Sure was, I met him after a gig at the Tivoli in Adelaide one night. Got to chat for a while too. Nice bloke.
yes, his cousin is Australian and they formed the Marbles together - that's the link
Had a huge diisco here in Australia called Warm Ride in 1978.
Before or after Alkatrazz?
Love this! Thanks for it!
Thank You, both
Awesome interview. Thank you.
Graham is Great singer!!!!
Legend 🌈
Ahhh my hero! I think the best performance in my opinion is with MSG Assault attack, back in 82'. The whole album is something that has followed me all this years and I still listening to the album 😍😎 By that I don't mean Rainbow and Alcatraz is bad, no no no! I have all the albums on vinyl 😎
Ran into the Wiz coming back from college and I see a new MSG lp hanging on the wall. Holy Shit,my favorite singer just joined Michael 😳 Rest is history. Assault is a Monumental Album for Graham and so are No Parole and Disturbing the Peace. But "Down to Earth" is the Quintessential Album...To Me😊
Assault Attack 🤘😎👍 All killer no filler. Masterfully produced by Martin Birch. Just brilliant in every possible way!
@evanward4303 The Guitar Solo Phrasings on "Rock You To the Ground" and "Broken Promises" are Out of this Galaxy and are Michael's Best work along with "Lost Horizons"!
@evanward4303 Are you the Evan I knew from Bayside NY who moved to Boca Roton fl ?
I saw them then. What a band.
Amazing Voice...
As a young teen, I always thought Graham's slick short haired look in a band of long haired musos was cool AF.
He inspired me to always go against the grain in the bands I've played in.
Ritchie was the only one with long er...hair. 😊
BONNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!
Graham has a fantastic memory and a great story teller, an amazing man for sure.
What a great voice and character!
Everything Graham sings is awesome!
lovely guy with a great voice
Night Games……great song, great vocals 👍
Richie Blackmore.....and Deep Purple no doubt❤❤❤❤❤
The cover photo of Bonnet looks just like Francis Rossi of Status Quo from around 15 years ago
One of the most underestimated singer in rock industry! And may be he didn’t get too much luck! He always made me sober with his singing,- despite the fact, I hate Since You’ve been gone!!!!
How can you not love Graham?Such a funny down to earth bloke!
While Dio rainbow is my favourite era my introduction was Graham Bonnet , incredible voice
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Graham is a great vocalist and lovely fella!
They probably called the album Down To Earth after Graham
Pete Woodroffe Music UK
I got to see this tour at the Palace Theatre in Albany NY. It was the first time I saw Graham Bonnet also with the Michael Schenker Group.
Bloody love Graham!
I'd have to say that Graham's clean cut look was a bit weird but honestly, was Rainbow's best singer.
You & the band made a great album, there was nothing to be made fun of & thank you
That's at Beth-Ami Heavenstone house.. saw her walk by.. his bassist
Real RocknRolla...Earth Soul Blues RocknRoll...
The doggy at 3:35 is lovely!🙂
The song Freedom Fighter seems to have some Graham backing vocals under the lines in the middle: "Fighting for breath, as the world gathers speed..." It's uncanny.
What's really odd about the haircut story is that Ritchie Blackmore seems to respect individuality and singlemindedness, both of which Graham Bonnet showed by having hair cut as he chose. In a band with guys with longish hair, just over the collar, his look fit well.
Pretty sure I can remember the review of Clout's version of Since You Been Gone. It concluded, "For extra hipness value, the solo at the end could've been played by Mick Ralphs." Ralphs and Blackmore were my Top 2 guitarists in '78, as I didn't discover Gary Moore / Michael Schenker until '79.
Thanks for a great interview.
that was Roger Glover not Graham.
@@andrew13yt: Sounds more like Graham. As Turner sings "Fighting for breath, As the world gathers speed, Time's running out for the things that I need", those DVs are pure Bonnet.
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I saw him play last week and he was bloody excellent! I had the good fortune to support him once and he was so nice to our band. I think that if he was American, his name would be on everyone's go-to great rock vocalists list.
Australia LOVED him, he was a big pop star down there before the hard rock guys recruited him to come back up here & work for them.
@@BrockTheHeathen Well, Australia is usually on the ball with great music. They appreciated ABBA before most other places!
Clout were a band from South Africa and their biggest hit was Substitute.
Graham is a funny dude😂😂
Best singer they ever had.
Great voice one of the best in rock. I have Graham to thank for one of my relationships. Around 82 got his haircut and some red trousers. Went to a pub for a football function but got dumped by the then girlfriend. Ok I thought so I walked 3 miles to a friends house who was having a party. As I got there everyone was leaving, but his Sister liked my look and I stayed for a few more hours just her , me. and her budgie that masturbated on a pencil) Start of a wonderful time for the next 6 months. I was 25 at the time.
How was it working with Yngwie Vs Ritchie Blackmore?
Musically, how were they different?
Who had/has the bigger musical brain 🧠?
-Cheers
exactly who did you think was going to answer this bro? Its a pre-recorded broadcast.....
Bigger brain or Ego?
Ritchie, of course. Yingwe is just a speed shredder, Ritchie is a composer.
Yes, Dio sang like a bird & I saw him for the Heaven and Hell record, Holy Diver & Last In Line. But Graham Bonnet, is still my favorite Rainbow singer! I was just saying the other day that song wise, Alcatraz was the best thing Wingnut Valvestem, ever did! Just an opinion!
Wingnut Valvestem? 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂 😃 😀 😄 Good one.
Thank you, sir!
Ian Gillan and Graham Bonnet are the best singers that Deep Purple and Rainbow ever had.
Interesting what he says about ‘Out of Time’ & ‘Since you’ve be gone’..
So Ritchie Stole a Song from a Band that He truly Can't Stand😂
one of the great voices in rock
I just listened to the Guardians of the Galaxy version. Different arrangement, similar voice to Graham's but Different.
3:23 min best bit
Alcatazz was a top band
Saw them 2x
@@highwaystar3780 god bless video 👊👊👊👊
Assault Attach - classic - great album that did not get much recognition
Did they do much Dio era songs during Graham’s tenure?
There's nothing wrong with having rhythm and blues in your voice and your singing heavy rock..... It's a good mixture kinda like Dug Pinnick
Yeah ! Ena sou o primeiro ;)
Ironic that Blackmore should take exception to Graham's hair when Blackmore's was really quite crap until he go that wig.
Seems like a nice guy and didn’t cow tow to Blackmore,which is credible and Blackmore must have respected him for that.
"Since" is a Russ Ballard song
And 'I surrender'.
Yes but that‘s Jolene Turner@@l3eatalphal3eatalpha
Russ is a great songwriter!
Skegness's finest😊
It's funny Blackmore was overly concerned about Graham's hair considering Ritchie wears a wig.
I am surprised Ritchie never suggested/demand that Graham do likewise if the singer wanted to keep his natural hair short.
Blackmore called that lineup the best rainbow version. I wish Graham would have grown his dam hair back then.
Haircut story - it was in Newcastle
I always thought his short hair look was cool. Looked like James Dean. I dug all the versions of Rainbow
There's a strong argument to be made that Bonnet is right up there with the Dios and Halfords in terms of pure hard rock/metal singing. I rate him higher than Ozzy even with Sabbath. It was pretty much his work with Michael Schenker that sealed it. Imagine Ozzy trying to sing Samurai or Desert Song. He would get embarrassed. Even Dio/Halford would have trouble. Graham is top 3, imo.
Wtf does Ozzy have to do with this or Bonnet? Why even compare ??
3:35
Pies
I always thought He worked with MSG straight after Rainbow ? but here He says Alcatraz ?
To think people had a go at Graham when Joleen followed who was useless.
GB was fantastic in retrospect
in the last years of the 1970s i like many kids of 14 in England knew of all those bands like Lizzy , Quo , Queen & even Cozy whom had exposure from hit singles & I’d also heard Sabbath & Hawkwind, Focus etc because their sound stood out when played on Saturday afternoon rock music radio shows but in 1979 I had never heard of Rainbow until a guy on school bus got stick from the jack the lads into Mod & Ska because on his bag in big letters he’d written RAINBOW ….a very popular young kids tv programme 😂Until the arrival of Graham in England only serious Rock Music lovers were aware of this meaning of the term Rainbow otherwise it was something in the sky , on hippies busses or on kids tv. In England in 1979 no matter how big a phenomenon in rock music you were , you were still as famous as a cult band until managing a hit single . Genesis are another example of this . The guy with Rainbow on his bag was only aware of them from having much older siblings …
Bet you'd heard of Zeppelin though, no singles required. Hawkwind had a hit with Silver Machine. The so called New Wave era was dire because the music industry was hyping posers like the New Romantics. They were freezing out real rock bands.
On radio it was only Tommy Vance's Rock Show, but unfortunately that was a weekend evening, staying in was a sacrifice.
1980 things changed, it was a laugh seeing who went on TOTP!
I think Graham Bonnett should be given credit for steering Blackers to the American market, think about who followed Bonnett..🧐
I'm worried one of those bass guitars is going to fall off !
His style and his voice stuck out and I always thought it was cool to do that.
Attack - lol
Graham Bonnet or John Shuttleworth? 😉
Or Jim Bowen….
" I'm gonna punch the air on key phrases ! "
When I saw that he had short hair I thought it was all over.
I bet Blackmore can't "take a joke"!!!
ritchie is so comical XD. Who cares about hair right. He's so serious about it. But it's ridiculous XD.
Who remembers Gamma? You neither