RICK DERRINGER - 1976 S-T.
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.
Rick is Among the Greatest guitarists.
TOO OLD