Ole at the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Norwegian Fan Club has issued an interview with OVER THE RAINBOW's Jurgen "J.R." Blackmore (son of the founder of RAINBOW, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore). The following is an excerpt:

Q: How would you describe yourself?

A: "I would say I am an absolute normal person like everyone else. I am not a Diva or something like that. The only thing I hate is: inequity! Then I can be very angry."

Q: You share some photos with us on your website, some of you and Ritchie, how has he influenced you musically?

A: "The most influence came by the gene ;-) ...I couldn't do anything against it." LOL

Q: Being the son of Ritchie Blackmore - was guitar the only option or do you have a love for other instruments?

A: "I love the keys too... and singing."

Read the full interview at this location.

As previously reported, Over The Rainbow has added ex-RAINBOW keyboardist Paul Morris to the band's roster on the following tour date:

June 4th Sweden Rock Festival - Headlining Sweden Stage

Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, is unavailable to perform on this date. After the return from the successful Over The Rainbow Japan tour, Carey developed a gastrointestinal disorder that requires immediate treatment. His doctors have recommended that he refrain from touring and traveling for a short period of time.

Carey and the other members agreed that for the sake of the fans demand to see Over The Rainbow, that the show must go on at Sweden Rock Festival as long as the integrity of the band's concept remained intact.

Like all members of Over The Rainbow (except Jurgen ("J.R.") Blackmore), Paul Morris was also a member of Rainbow. He recorded and toured with them from 1994 through 1997. Morris looks forward to playing the great Rainbow classics from all Rainbow eras just as he did during his tenure with the band.

Over The Rainbow is:

Vocals: Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984)

Drums: Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1983)

Bass: Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997)

Guitar: Jurgen ("J.R.") Blackmore

Keyboards: Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1978)

(Sweden Rock Festival) Keyboards: Paul Morris (Rainbow 1994-1997)