In 2008, Carey, Rondinelli, Smith and Turner decided to work together in performing Rainbow music again but agreed that the only legitimate way that this could be accomplished was with a Blackmore on guitar.

[2] In 2009, four ex-members Joe Lynn Turner, Bobby Rondinelli, Tony Carey and Greg Smith teamed up with Jürgen Blackmore, Ritchie's son, to form Over the Rainbow.

[3] Due to ill-health Carey had to leave following the first tour and was replaced on keyboards by Paul Morris.

Over the Rainbow started a tour of Russia and Europe in late 2009, which continued until mid 2010.

[4] When asked about Over The Rainbow's plans to record a new album in an interview conducted by Neil Daniels, Bobby Rondinelli stated "Yes, in the near future."