RICK DERRINGER - 1993 Back to the Blues

RICK DERRINGER :
A few words.

At the age of 15 he setup his first band "the McCoys"and at 18 he was opening shows for Beach Boys,Four Seasons and backing giants like Chuck Berry.
At that time (still 18 ) he wrote"Hang on sloopy" a smash around the world which knocked out of the top spot 'Yesterday"by the Beatles.
He joined and was the producer for J.Winter's album "J. Winter
and...."with another name.. and also wrote a few tracks like the hit" Rock & Roll Hootchie Koo.He played and produced Edgar Winter's album"they only come out at night" 1973 No1 in US, then the gold "Roadwork" and then, Still alive & well.
In 1976 created the Derringer band. He released 4 albums and in 1983 returned to his solo career.During 70's and 80's he appeared on three albums of Alice Cooper,Richie Havens,Todd Rundgreen and Steely Dan.
Edgar Winter and Rick in 1990 performed "Live in Japan"and "Winter's blues".
Rick during 2001 was busy again with D-B-A,ex Vanilla Fudge Tim Bogert,Carmine Appice.
After that he and his wife worked on a few Christian cd's.
After all these years Rick Derringer is still going strong and If you still have not listened carefully any of his albums ,i think its time.Rick is still among the finest guitarists in the world.
More about Rick Derringer on www.rickderringer.com

Tracks :
1. Trouble in Paradise 5:07 - 2. Blue Suede Blues 5:18 - 3. Blues All Night Long 8:10 - 4. Mean Town Blues 4:07 - 5. Sorry for Your Heartache 9:48 - 6. Sink or swim 5:05 -
7. Diamond 4:59 - 8. Crybaby 4:00 - 9. Unsolved Mystery 4:58 - 10. BlueVelvet 4:21 - 11 Time to Go 5:55 .

Line Up :
Rick Derringer - Vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
Kevin Russel - Rhythm guitar
Brad Russel - Bass
Andy Doerschuk - drums


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