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United Kingdom (1997 – present)

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.
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  • Under A Violet Moon
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  • Ghost Of A Rose
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  • Fires at midnight
    Blackmore's Night Play
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  • minieri

    Blackmore's Night in Brazil,please! [11].

    20 hours ago
  • Elmircheg

    Blackmore's Night in Russia, please! [100500]

    Thursday afternoon
  • fi_moon

    Blackmore's Night in Brazil,please! [10].

    Thursday morning
  • Melodyflife

    Blackmore's Night in Russia, please! [10]

    Monday morning
  • igorgeneration

    Blackmore's Night in Brazil,please! [9]. - i still dont believe that Candice named her children "Autumn Esmeralda" FUCKING AWESOME

    last week
  • metalop1g

    Is this some sort of joke

    last week
  • Gabriello16

    We're waiting for you in Poland! [3]

    14 days ago
  • aghofrani

    Best ever!

    15 days ago
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