Rick Derringer (August 5, 1947 — May 26, 2025) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer famed for his 1973 evergreen “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.” He originated in Sixties pop-rockers The McCoys of “Hang On Sloopy” fame. After stints with Johnny and Edgar Winter, he launched a solo career interspersed with albums by […]
Countdown to Ecstasy is the second album by Steely Dan, released on July 7, 1973, on ABC. The album contains eight songs from the writing team of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, including the radio evergreens “My Old School,” “Bodhisattva,” and “Show Biz Kids.” Steely Dan retain the lineup of their debut with guitarist Jeff […]
Eye to Eye is the first of two albums by the namesake English jazz-pop duo, produced by Gary Katz at LA’s Village Recorder and released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Instrumentation is provided by veteran rock guitarist Rick Derringer, journeyman jazz-funk bassist Chuck Rainey, and Toto drummer Jeff Porcaro, with guest spots by Zappa percussionist […]
Roller Coaster Weekend is an album by American multi-instrumentalist Joe Vitale, released in 1974 on Atlantic. Drums, bass, keyboards, and sundry percussion were played by the artist with guitar-work courtesy of Joe Walsh, Rick Derringer, and Phil Keaggy. Tracklist: A1. “Roller Coaster Weekend” (2:58) A2. “(Do You Feel Like) Movin’” (3:38) A3. “Mad Man” (4:23) […]
