Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the band name which was founded by Deep Purple's lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore

  1. Dio

  2. Cardigans

  3. Rainbow

  4. Carpenters
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Explanation

Ritchie Blackmore formed Rainbow in 1975 after leaving Deep Purple, recruiting vocalist Ronnie James Dio. The band blended hard rock with medieval influences across albums like Rising and Long Live Rock 'n' Roll. Dio was already established with Black Sabbath, while the Cardigans and Carpenters are entirely different musical acts.

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