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We’ll raise a glass, maybe two

Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night were inducted into the Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame, with the ceremony that took place on May 13, 2025. It was a low-key affair with minimal glitz and glamour. Nevertheless, Ritchie decided not to show up, for one reason or another. Here is a video. A couple of congratulatory speeches, Candice performs a few tracks from her new solo album and a Blackmore’s Night staple Dandelion Wine, their daughter Autumn Esmeralda makes an appearance. Caveat: the whole thing is rather sugary sweet, so if that’s not exactly your cup of tea, you might want to abstain from watching it and complaining.

“Missing Blackmore” consolation prize — Blackmore’s Night performing Temple of the King (dedicated to Ronnie James Dio) in Phoenixville, PA, on April 24, 2025:

Thanks to Rob Teller Photography and wayne wellens for the videos, and to Blabbermouth for the heads-up.

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3 Comments to “We’ll raise a glass, maybe two”:

  1. 1
    MacGregor says:

    good on you Ritchie, a no show is a good show at that sort of pretence. Cheers.

    May 18th, 2025 at 22:16
  2. 2
    Uwe Hornung says:

    Why complain, it’s a family affair, sort of like a school play. I have no issues with it. And these are obviously live performances, which in this day and age is commendable.

    Autumn has all grown! Time for the debutante ball, young lady, you know how your parents adore an era where all marriages were prearranged and entered into only to strengthen (rock) nobility ties …

    Whether I would personally want to be caught in medieval cosplay garb on Long Island of all places is another matter. I make it a habit to not dress as Cowboys & Injuns on German streets either. 🙄

    Man, I wish Ritchie @o1:23 would have just kept playing …

    https://youtu.be/qCoUmMDiEhs

    that would have been a set highlight!

    PS: Ritchie called off his appearance at the LIM&EHoF induction at the last minute when they told him he wouldn’t be allowed to smash his lute! 🫢

    May 18th, 2025 at 23:52
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    Georgivs says:

    Not showing up for his induction – that’s vintage Ritchie for you. Don’t we all love him for things like this?

    May 19th, 2025 at 07:52

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