Founded in London, England in 1969, Renaissance is a prog band best remembered
for their Top 10 hit “Northern Lights” (1978) and their unique approach to the
progressive rock sound which featured orchestral flourishes and the angelic
vocals Annie Haslam, one of the few female vocalists of the genre at the time.
However, the group’s origins were fairly different to the sound of the band
during their more successful years. Founded by former Yardbirds members Keith
Relf and Jim McCarty and featuring Keith’s sister Jane Relf on vocals, the group
released their self-titled debut in 19...