Their relationship expanded into a musical partnership and by 1997 Blackmore’s Night was born. Blackmore, now 75, shifted his focus from hard rock to Renaissance folk music. Currently, the band ...

Ritchie Blackmore’s Band Blackmore’s Night Returns With ‘Brave’-Inspired Song ‘Will O’ The Wisp’: Exclusive Premiere. Ritchie Blackmore has caused a stir with his planned return to ...

The duo known as Blackmore's Night is now a quartet — at home, ... Blackmore's Night rocks music, parenthood. Published: Jun. 06, ... Newspaper stories and photos. Learn more about our newspapers; ...

Ritchie Blackmore’s version of the Great Resignation came about 25 years ago when he decided to hang up his rock and roll shoes and chose to pursue his passion for Renaissance music with spouse ...

For Night, who had never heard Renaissance music before meeting Blackmore nearly 40 years ago, the group’s growth and following has been revelatory.

However, the amalgamations of various European folk derivations prevail as a recurring parameter throughout the entirety of the album. Blackmore does let it rip in spots, but tones it down and mans ...

Blackmore’s Night will make a stop at Northampton’s Academy of Music on Oct. 28. The group, founded by famed Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, is celebrating its 25th anniversary ...

FORMER Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore stunned fans in 1997 when he turned his back on hard rockin’ riffs and launched Renaissance-style music group Blackmore’s Night with ...