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About Rick Derringer

Young guitar great, vocalist and entertainer Rick Derringer was just 17 when his band The McCoys recorded the No.1 hit Hang On Sloopy in the summer of 1965, knocking Yesterday by The Beatles out of the top spot. The McCoys had enjoyed four years of successful touring, when Rick merged his talents with Johnny Winter in 1969 forming Johnny Winter And (And referring to The McCoys). Rick was the only producer of all gold and platinum Winter Brothers recordings. In 71 Rick was featured on three records, Johnny Winter And, Johnny Winter And-Live and Edgar Winter's White Trash. And featured the first version of Derringer's Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo which was also released as a single, then selected again for And Live. Eventually the busy Derringer joined Edgar's White Trash full-time and produced the gold LP, Roadwork. Derringer's solo album, All American Boy was released in 73 with the now already popular Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo, this time as a hit single. Rick was writer - producer of Johnny Winter's Still Alive and Well album and player - producer of the hit album, They Only Come Out At Night. The latter featured the No. 1, Grammy nominated monster hit, Frankenstein and Free Ride. In 1976 Rick created the Derringer Band. He released four albums and in 83 returned to his solo career with the LP, Good Dirty Fun. Throughout the 70's and 80's the popular Derringer appeared on numerous albums with artists Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren and Steely Dan. The list also includes Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Kiss, Mason Ruffner and Madam X. In the mid-80's, Derringer discovered Weird Al Yancovic, producing music for Grammy-winning albums and videos. Derringer's productions of the Michael Jackson parodies, the No. 1 hit Eat It, and Who's Fat, have been Yancovic's most successful recordings. It was also in the 90's that Rick was selected to be producer - writer - performer of the World Wrestling Federation LP's. Hulk Hogan's theme song, I Am A Real American was written and performed by Rick as a part of these projects. Derringer was once again sought after by Edgar Winter and in 1990, performed for the LP, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer Live in Japan. Then in 1999 Rick and Edgar were back together again for their collaboration on his Winter Blues CD. Derringer also recorded four blues CD's starting in 93 with Back To the Blues followed by Electra Blues, Blues Deluxe and his 2000 release Jackhammer Blues. At about that same period Derringer, who seems to be constantly in motion, released his destined-to-be-classic Tend the Fire in Europe to rave reviews and is eagerly expected by his loyal fans here in the US. The year 2001 was another busy one for Rick. His venture back into Rock & Roll with Vanilla Fudge superstars Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert produced a recording of intense synergy D B A (for Derringer, Bogert & Appice) with vocals, writing and instrumentals shared by all three. 2004 promises a reprise for Derringer and Appice, with the release of D-N-A. After D B A, the next project was truly a work from the heart and soul of Rick and his wife Brenda. Entitled Aiming 4 Heaven, it brought forth their devotion to God and put it into song with help from their children, Lory & Martin. That project opened the doors for a worldwide release on Reborn Records, as Rick and Brenda are currently putting the finishing touches on the brand new Still Alive And Well, their second all Christian CD. With a scheduled release date of May, 2004, their fans are already expressing impatience. We cant forget the Winter of 2002, where Rick ventured into a whole new musical world Smooth Jazz. Interest in Rick Derringer Free Ride grew quickly at radio, and the second single Hot And Cool (in the Radio and Records top 20 for 5 months, and number 42 for the year) showed Derringer right at home in the format. It might come as a surprise, but as he explains, it's the kind of music he's been waiting to do his whole life. His wife Brenda is featured as co-writer on three new songs, and arranger - singer on the title cut. 2004 Brought the release of Rick and Brenda's cooperative writing singing and playing effort of Derringer X 2. This is a well received release of some of their own tunes mixed in with standards. It's been exceptionally well received adding to the smooth jazzy sound that was embraced in Free Ride. It seems like almost too much story to take in at one sitting, but the most surprising part is, he's just getting started.

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