Blackmore's Night
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Blackmore’s Night is an English Renaissance-inspired medieval folk rock band led by UK guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (electric and
acoustic guitars) and Candice Night (lyricist and lead vocals).
The origins of the band lie in 1990 when Candice was working at a local New York rock music radio station, and as part of her work
first encountered Ritchie (now ex-Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist), then with Deep Purple, at a soccer game he was playing
in. The two became romantically entwined and discovered that they shared a passionate interest in the Renaissance. ...read more
Blackmore’s Night is an English Renaissance-inspired medieval folk rock band led by UK guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (electric and
acoustic guitars) and Candice Night (lyricist and lead vocals).
The origins of the band lie in 1990 when Candice was working at a local New York rock music radio station, and as part of her work
first encountered Ritchie (now ex-Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist), then with Deep Purple, at a soccer game he was playing
in. The two became romantically entwined and discovered that they shared a passionate interest in the Renaissance.
After leaving Deep Purple in 1993 and recording an album as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow called Stranger in Us All in 1995, on
which Candice contributed backing vocals, Ritchie became interested in the idea of bringing Renaissance music to a contemporary
audience. The effervescent personality of Candice and her singing talent made her the natural choice as “frontman”. In 1997 the
pair were ready to launch the band, the name being a pun of their own names, and which would consist of themselves plus session
musicians.
Debut album Shadow of the Moon was an instant success, most notably in Europe. In subsequent albums, particularly Fires
at Midnight, there was an increased incorporation of rock guitar into the music, whilst maintaining a folk rock direction. Over time,
Candice has increasingly participated instrumentally as well as singing the vocals, and is competent in a wide variety of Renaissance
instruments. « hide |
