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with its dual guitars and three-part vocal harmonies.

Early years (2008–2011)

The original line up with Ben Christo as lead singer/guitarist, bassist Jonny Thornton, guitarist Iain Frisk and Moyano de Diego on drums toured Europe from late 2008, notably supporting

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. Jonny Thornton appeared in the July 2010 issue of Bass Guitar magazine discussing his on stage equipment with Night by Night. Following the introduction of a new guitarist (Tom Daniel) and drummer (Damien Diablo) in 2010, the band expanded to a five piece with temporary vocalist Willy Norton ( Neonfly) leading to a search for a permanent lead singer. This culminated in Daniel Rossall being selected for lead vocals in 2011. In June 2011, Ben Christo was interviewed about the band's forthcoming EP for Fireworks Melodic Rock Magazine which appeared in issue 47 along with the band's track 'Can't Walk Away' included in the magazine's cover CD.

2012–present

Night by Night recorded its debut album with producer Romesh Dodangoda in late 2012. Prior to leaving the band, Daniel Rossall was interviewed about Night by Night in the December 2012 issue of

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Presents AOR. The band carried out a UK tour supporting

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in 2012. and a performance at the sixth

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festival held in October 2012 at Gwynedd, North Wales. Henry Rundell, former singer for Voodoo Six, joined Night By Night in late 2012. In March 2013, Night By Night was awarded single/EP of the year with "Time To Escape" at the 2013 Pure Rawk Awards. Jonny Thornton appeared in the October 2012 issue of Bass Guitar magazine revealing the musical influences on the band. In June 2013, the band members received a sponsorship from fashion house

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for stage clothing in time for the shooting of The Moment video. In September 2013, the band supported Y&T on a UK Tour. In early 2014, Night by Night signed to

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played four dates in their homeland of Sweden and were supported solely by Night by Night.Hard Rock Heaven http://www.hrhradio.com/noticiasradio/night_by_night_to_support_swedish_rockers_europe_in_2014 In March 2015 the band announced that they had amicably parted ways with Henry Rundell, and would be seeking a new singer. Daniel Leigh of New Device filled in to help fulfill existing performance commitments.

Band members

Current members

- Lead guitars, backing vocals : 2008 to present * Jonny Thornton - Bass guitar, backing vocals : 2008 to present * Tom Daniel - Lead guitars : 2010 to present * Damian Diablo - Drums : 2010 to present

Former members

* Daniel Rossall - Lead vocals : 2011 to 2012 * Henry Rundell - Lead vocals : 2012 to 2015 * Iain Frisk - rhythm guitars, backing vocals : 2008 to 2010 * Moyano de Diego - Drums : 2008 to 2010

Discography

Albums

* N×N : 2014 01. Time To Escape 02. Holding Onto Holding On 03. Can't Walk Away 04. Everywhere Tonight 05. Siren 06. A Thousand Lies 07. It's Not Faith 08. The Moment 09. If Only 10. Never Die Again

Singles / EPs

* Just Tonight : 2008 * Can't Walk Away / The Moment / It's Not Faith : 2010 * Time To Escape / The Moment : 2012 * Tune Out The Static (Time To Escape / If Only / The Moment) : 2013 * A Thousand Lies 2014

References

External links

Official Website
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