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Rick Derringer - The Complete Blue Sky Albums 1976-1978 (5 CD Box Set - Imported)
This release collects together music made across three short but prolific years, when the band Derringer released three studio albums plus two live albums.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
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This release collects together music made across three short but prolific years, when the band Derringer released three studio albums plus two live albums.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
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This release collects together music made across three short but prolific years, when the band Derringer released three studio albums plus two live albums.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with âHang On Sloopyâ, famously knocking The Beatlesâ âYesterdayâ off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973âs âRock âNâ Roll, Hoochie Kooâ, before deciding to put together his own band in 1976. Naming the band Derringer, the singer and guitarist was joined by bassist Kenny Aaronson, future Black Sabbath and Dio drummer, Vinny Appice (brother of Cactus, Iron Butterfly, Beck Bogart & Appice and Rod Stewart drummer Carmine Appice), with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rickâs previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled âDerringerâ, among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil. Although the band had yet to perform live together, they nevertheless set out on the road, forging a formidable live reputation, playing shows with the cream of 70s rock, giving Journey, Tom Petty, Boston, Foghat and Peter Frampton a run for their money.
Although only achieving cult status, the 1976 debut was followed up by âSweet Evilâ in 1977. Although the âDerringerâ debut was produced by Rick himself, Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, was enlisted for the 1977 follow up for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didnât quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled âDerringer Liveâ, made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978. With future Pat Benatar drummer Myron Grombacher coming in to join Aaronson and Derringer for the more contemporary sound on âIf I Werenât So Romantic, Iâd Shoot Youâ, Derringerâs final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only âLive In Clevelandâ album, which includes an onstage version of âRock And Roll, Hoochie Kooâ as well as a cover of Bowieâs âRebel Rebelâ. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for âLet Me Inâ, âDonât Stop Loving Meâ and the Warren Zevon song âLawyers, Guns And Moneyâ, plus liner notes from Malcolm Dome based on new interviews with Derringer members Kenny Aaronson and Vinny Appice.
