April 12, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Traffic, John Martyn) June 21, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Terry Reid, Albert Lee, Vinegar Joe) March 25, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Roy Orbison, The Walker Brothers, Lulu & the Luvers, The Marionettes, Kim D, The Quotations, (compere) Ray Cameron) December 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington & His Orchestra. Rainbow Theatre has had 186 concerts. First time on DVD. October 5-6, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lou Reed) November 25-28, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dire Straits - Rehearsals) September 10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (BOXING: Cliff Field v Tshaka) June 21-22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Peter Tosh) Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Rainbow . Broadcast live on BBC 2's "Old Grey Whistle Test") Live - The Ohayo Trio, Eddie Windsor, Ford & Seagrave, The Paramount Astoria Orchestra), March 13-19, 1933 (FILM: "Sleepless Nights"), March 20-26, 1933 (FILMS: "The Sporting Widow" & "One Way Passage". Live - Vivian Foster, The London Six, George Mozart, The Rego Twins, The Worth Brothers and Nina, Godowsky & his Boys), May 29-June 4, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (FILM: "Up For The Derby" & "70,000 Witnesses". May 11, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Aretha Franklin) June 9, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Radio Stars) Taken over by "Sundancer" consortium managed by John Morris and renamed: November 4-6, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who, Quiver), November 7, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alice Cooper, Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come, Roger Rustin Spear), November 11, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (A Free Concert. February 16, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Herbie Hancock) March 29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Thin Lizzy) January 23-24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sensational Alex Harvey Band. July 10, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Miles Davis, Back Door) The G.L.C. November 27, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Fairport Convention) October 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lone Star, Stranger) Postponed until October 30th) Filmed for US ABC TV "In Concert") April 14, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Manfred Manns Earth Band, Band of Joy) March 26-29, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Kate Bush - Rehearsals) December 15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Fairport Convention, Gryphon. KATE BUSH - THEM HEAVY PEOPLE LIVE (REVOLVER), KATE BUSH'S FIRST TV Kln Frechen Benzelrather Eisenbahn -Kite & Wuthering Heights LIVE, April 16, 1965 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, September 29, 1930 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 8-14, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 15-21, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 22-28, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 29-March 6, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 29-June 4, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 8-14, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 15-21, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 22-28, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, August 29, 1938 Finsbury Park Empire, London, ENG, January 24, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, October 1, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, September 3-9, 1961 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, October 7, 1962 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 24, 1962 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, December 24, 26-28 & 30-31, 1963Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, January 1-10, 1964Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, January 18, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 17, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 9, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 1, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, August 14, 1965 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, March 25, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, March 3, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, June 22, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 12-13, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 10-11, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 17-18, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 10-12, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 17-20, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG, March 31-April 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 14-15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 20-24, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 13-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 19-20, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 18-19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 20-21, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 8-10, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 18-21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 30-October 1, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 11-14, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 13-15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 31, 1977-January 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 27-30, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 28-29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 25-26, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 23-24, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 14-15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG, July 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 & August 1-2, 5-9 & 12-16, 1980, November 15-16, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 19-20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG, March 20-21 & 23-24, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG, October 2-4 & 6, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG. July 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 & August 1-2, 5-9 & 12-16, 1980 ("The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy", a stage production of the Douglas Adams Book, directed by Ken Campbell. Remembering Bob Marley: Performing Live At The Rainbow Theatre In 1977 Watch the reggae legend perform such hits as "Trenchtown Rock," "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Lively Up Yourself." By Andy. January 23, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Curtis Mayfield, Bloodstone) February 24, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stevie Wonder) November 17, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (After The Fire, Passengers, Interview) March 6, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Graham Bonnet Rehearsals) March 15, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Andy Fraser Group, Mike Heron's Reputation) April 6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Ronnie Spector) January 16-17, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Byrds, Tranquility) May 25, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (PFM, Isotope) The company claimed to have spent 100,000, with the help of Rank, in renovating the venue. Live - Morris & Cowley, Van Dock, Diana Clare, The Godowsky String Octette), May 11, 1937 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Evelyn Dall, The Ambrose Orchestra), August 29, 1938 Finsbury Park Empire, London, ENG (Fats Waller), November 27, 1939 Taken over by Oscar Deutsch's Odeon chain of cinemas, February 6, 1949 Sunday Symphony Concert with RCP conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. May 22-26, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Heatwave Rehearsals) On the second night, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page & Duster Bennett joined Bad Company on stage) September 17, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (XTC, The Dazzlers) June 15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (XTC, Viva, The Yachts) Rainbow Theatre hosts concerts for a wide range of genres. March 25, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Golden Earring, Widowmaker) The Exodus album was riding the British charts. December 19-20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gary Glitter, The Revillos, Protex, Paris 9) Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Arthur Conley, Eddie Floyd, Booker T & The MGs, Linda Carr, Little Charles, Sam Baker) November 15-16, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Jam, Department S) The theatre ran into money trouble, with Biffo facing a bill for 180,000 to keep the building in a preserved state. March 16, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Procol Harum, Richard & Linda Thompson, Sassafras, Frankie Miller, Kevin Coyne, John Martyn, Hatfield & The North). December 13-15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Clash, Sham 69, The Zones, (14th only) Richard Hell & The Void-oids) February 17, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Gene Pitney, The Troggs, The Loot, Sounds Incorporated, Davis Grant & The Vision, Norman Rowe & The Playboys) February 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doobie Bros, Snafu, Three Man Army) June 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who do some filming for a backdrop to be used on future shows. December 23-24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks. April 26, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Spirit) March 2, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stevie Wonder. April 18, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: ELO) May 30, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (UK Subs, Angelic Upstarts, Liquid Stone) November 22, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ultravox - Rehearsals) Concerts Sports More. May 9, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG ("The Eternal Veriety Show" - Tribute concert to L. Ron Hubbard, Chick Corea, Robin Williamson, Incredible String Band, Woody Woodmansey, Mike Garson) December 9, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ron Reizers All star Tommy show featuring The Who, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Peter Sellers, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell, Bill Oddie, Elkie Brooks, Richie Havens, Richard Harris & the London Symphony Orchestra) January 30, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Climax Blues Band, The Stranglers. Sumner, The Stamps) The lease on the premises has been acquired by a specially formed company called Biffo run by Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, who are also the bosses of the Chrysalis organisation. October 20, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Johnny Thunder & The Heartbreakers, The Models, Siouxsie & The Banshees) August 19-20, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (David Bowie, Roxy Music, Lloyd Watson. May 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alvin Stardust) November 4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Robert Wyatt Benefit", Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, (compere) John Peel) May 25-26, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sha Na Na, Esperanto) October 12-14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (After the Fire - Rehearsals) May 28, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Harry Chapin, Tom Chapin) October 27, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ralph McTell, Natual Acoustic Band), November 2-3, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ten Years After, Frankie Miller and Brinsley Schwarz) May 10-11, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Jam, The Records) November 18, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Wishbone Ash) December 18, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Baris Mancho) March 30, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sweet, Geordie) September 22, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Journey, Samson) December 9, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Child, Playboy) December 13, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (King Crimson, Lloyd Watson) November 5, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ralph McTell) February 17-20, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Pink Floyd) October 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Maggie Bell, The Pretty Things) April 22, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (WAR) May 24, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nazareth, The Heavy Metal Kids) February 25-26, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Steve Miller Band, Tim Hardin, Young & Renshaw), March 1, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks) March 23, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Hollies, The Spencer Davis Group, Paul Jones, The Tremeloes, Richard Kent Style, The Young Idea, (Compere) Dave Butler) February 12, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (BOXING: Lenny McLean Vs Cliff Fields) February 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Genesis, String Driven Thing)