Candice Night
As the ethereal voice of Blackmore's Night, she revived Renaissance-inspired folk rock, creating a whimsical, globally beloved musical realm.
Born 1971 (age 55)·American singer·Birthday: May 8·Generation X
Biography
Candice Night began her musical journey not on stage, but working in radio, where a chance meeting with guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore altered her path forever. Her voice, a clear and haunting instrument, became the perfect counterpart to Blackmore's lute and guitar, forming the core of Blackmore's Night. Together, they stepped away from hard rock to craft a meticulously detailed world of traditional folk, medieval melodies, and Renaissance fair ambiance. Night is far more than a vocalist; she is the project's lyricist, weaving tales of fantasy and nature, and a multi-instrumentalist who contributes pennywhistle, shawm, and cornamuse. Her presence transformed Ritchie Blackmore's career and created a unique, enduring niche in music, attracting a dedicated community of fans who find escape and enchantment in the sonic tapestries she helps weave.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Candice was born in 1971, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Candice Was Born
The biggest hits of 1971
#1 Movie
Fiddler on the Roof
Best Picture
The French Connection
#1 TV Show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Candice's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1971Born
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1976Started school
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1984Became a teenager
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Could drive
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1989Could vote
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Turned 21
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2001Turned 30
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2011Turned 40
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 50
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 55 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-founded the Renaissance-inspired folk rock project Blackmore's Night with Ritchie Blackmore, releasing over ten studio albums since 1997.
- Provided backing vocals for Rainbow's final studio album, 'Stranger in Us All,' and their subsequent reunion tours.
- Released her debut solo album, 'Reflections,' in 2011, showcasing a broader palette of her vocal and songwriting styles.
- Helped build Blackmore's Night into a touring act that consistently sells out venues across Europe and North America.
Did You Know?
She is a certified veterinary assistant and has a deep love for animals, particularly wolves.
Night studied broadcast journalism in college and worked at a New York radio station when she first met Blackmore.
She and Ritchie Blackmore have two children, named Autumn and Rory.
She collects rare and historical musical instruments, particularly wind instruments from the Renaissance period.
““We create music that is a soundtrack to a different time and place, a escape from the modern world.””
