Chris Rainbow, born Christopher James Harley on November 18, 1946, in Glasgow, Scotland, was a distinguished pop rock singer and musician renowned for his versatile vocal abilities and melodic compositions. He released three solo albums in the 1970s: *Home of the Brave* (1975), *Looking Over My Shoulder* (1977), and *White Trails* (1979), featuring tracks like "Give Me What I Cry For" and "Solid State Brain." Beyond his solo work, Rainbow was a sought-after vocalist and arranger, contributing significantly to The Alan Parsons Project from *Eve* (1979) through *Gaudi* (1987), and collaborating with bands such as Camel and Runrig. His production expertise also benefited numerous artists. Rainbow passed away on February 22, 2015, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rainbow?utm_source=openai))