On May 26, 2025, Richard Dean Zehringer aka Rick Derringer, died aged 77. He was musician (guitar), singer and composer, member of McCoys, DNA, Derringers, Derringer Bogert and Appice, recorded and performed with Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Starr, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Johnny Winter, Richie Havens, Thomas Jefferson Kaye, Dan Hartman, Bette Midler, Todd Rundgren, Eddie Schwartz, Donald Fagen, Eye to Eye, Kiss, Bonnie Tyler, Barbra Streisand, Neil Sedaka, Rosie Vela, Grayson Hugh, Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, Ronnie Montrose and Jon Anderson. As leader, Derringer released fourteen studio and two live albums.
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Ian Hunter: All of the Good Ones Are Taken
In July 1983, “Columbia” label released “All of the Good Ones Are Taken”, the sixth Ian Hunter studio album. It was recorded 1982 -1983, at “Wizard Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Max Norman and Ian Hunter.
Personnel:
- Ian Hunter – lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Mick Ronson – lead guitar
- Robbie Alter – vocals, guitar
- Jimmy Ripp – guitars
- Jeff Bova – keyboards
- Tommy Mandel – keyboards
- Bob Mayo – keyboards
- Mark Clarke – vocals, bass guitar
- Dan Hartman – bass guitar
- Hilly Michaels – drums
- Louis Cortelezzi – alto saxophone
- Clarence Clemons – tenor saxophone
- Rory Dodd – backing vocals
- Eric Troyer – backing vocals
- Mike Scott – engineer
- Jon Mathias – remix
- John Berg, Pietro Alfieri – art direction, design
- Edie Baskin, Sharon Haskel – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Hunter except where noted.
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken (fast version)
- Every Step of the Way – Ian Hunter, Mark Clarke
- Fun – Ian Hunter, Mark Clarke, Hilly Michaels
- Speechless
- Death ‘n’ Glory Boys
- That Girl is Rock ‘n’ Roll
- Somethin’s Goin’ On
- Captain Void ‘n’ the Video Jets
- Seeing Double
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken (slow version)
Edgar Winter Group: Shock Treatment
In May 1974, “Epic” label released “Shock Treatment”, the second Edgar Winter Group studio album (second Edgar Winter album overall). It was recorded in 1974, at “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Rick Derringer.
Personnel:
- Edgar Winter – vocals, clavinet, mellotron, organ, piano, ARP 2600, vibraphone, saxophone
- Rick Derringer – vocals, guitar, electric sitar, bass
- Dan Hartman – vocals, bass, guitar, autoharp, percussion
- Chuck Ruff – drums
- Shelly Yakus – engineer
- Lehman Yates – engineer assistant
- Jimmy Iovine – engineer assistant
- Lou Schlossberg – engineer assistant
- Vic Anesini – mastering
- Teresa Alfieri – design
- Bill King – photography
Track listing:
- Some Kinda Animal – Dan Hartman
- Easy Street – Dan Hartman
- Sundown – Dan Hartman
- Miracle of Love – Edgar Winter, Dan Hartman
- Do Like Me – Edgar Winter
- Rock & Roll Woman – Dan Hartman
- Someone Take My Heart Away – Edgar Winter
- Queen of My Dreams – Dan Hartman
- Maybe Some Day You’ll Call My Name – Dan Hartman
- River’s Risin’ – Dan Hartman
- Animal – Edgar Winter
Ronald Montrose
On March 3, 2012, Ronald Douglas Montrose died aged 64. He was musician (guitar), songwriter and music producer, worked with many musicians including Van Morrison, Herbie Hancock, Beaver & Krause, Boz Scaggs, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, The Beau Brummels, Dan Hartman, Tony Williams, The Neville Brothers, Marc Bonilla and Sammy Hagar. He was founding member and leader of the bands Montrose and Gamma. He released ten solo albums.
Todd Rundgren: Initation
On May 23, 1975. “Bearsville” label released “Initiation” the sixth Todd Rundgren, solo studio album. It was recorded in 1975 at “Secret Sound Studio”, “Media Sound Studio” and ”Bearsville Sound Studio”, and was produced by Todd Rundgren.
Personnel:
- Todd Rundgren – vocals, guitars, sitar, keyboards, synthesizers, piano, ARP string ensemble, string arrangements
- Roger Powell – keyboards, synthesizers, synthesizer, nose flute, trumpet, programming
- Mark Klingman – keyboards, synthesizers
- John Siegler,Dan Hartman, John Miller – bass
- Rick Derringer – bass, guitars
- Kevin Ellman, John “Willie” Wilcox, Barry Lazarowitz, Roy Markowitz,Rick Marotta, Chris Parker, Bernard Purdie – drums
- Barbara Burton, Lee Pastora – percussion
- Edgar Winter,David Sanborn – saxophone
- Ralph Schuckett – clavinet
- Jack Malken – recording
Track lsiting:
All tracks by Todd Rundgren.
- Real Man
- Born to Synthesize
- The Death of Rock and Roll
- Eastern Intrigue
- Initiation
- Fair Warning
- A Treatise on Cosmic Fire
- Intro -Prana
- The Fire of Mind – or: Solar Fire
- The Fire of Spirit – or: Electric Fire
- The Internal Fire – or: Fire by Friction
- Mûlâdhâra: The Dance of Kundalini
- Svâdhishthâna: Bam, Bham, Mam, Yam, Ram, Lam, Thank You, Mahm
- Manipûra: Seat of Fire
- Anâhata: The Halls of Air
- Vishudda: Sounds Beyond Ears
- Ajnâ: Sights Beyond Eyes
- Brahmarandhra: Nirvana Shakri
- Outro – Prana
Aztec Camera: Love
In November 1987, “Sire” label released “Love”, the third Aztec Camera studio album. It was recorded in 1987, and was produced by Tommy LiPuma, Russ Titelman, Roddy Frame, David Frank, Michael Jonzun and Rob Mounsey.
Personnel:
- Roddy Frame – vocals, guitar
- Rob Mounsey- bass, keyboards, keyboard programming
- Marcus Miller, Kent Wagner, Will Lee– bass
- Peter Beckett – keyboards
- David Frank – keyboards, programming
- Robbie Kilgore – bass synthesizer
- Dave Weckl, Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd– drums
- Carole Steele – percussion
- Jimmy Bralower – drums, drum programming
- Soni Jonzun – saxophone
- Dan Hartman, Jill Dell’Abate, Lani Groves, Tawatha Agee, Gordon Grody, Robin Clark, Scott Parker, Loria Jonzun, Michael Jonzun, Carroll Thompson- backing vocals
- Jeff Bova– programming
- Peter Saville Associates– design, art direction
Track listing:
All tracks written Roddy Frame.
- Deep & Wide & Tall
- How Men Are
- Everybody Is A Number One
- More Than A Law
- Somewhere In My Heart
- Working In A Goldmine
- One & One
- Paradise
- Killermont Street
The Edgar Winter Group: They Only Come Out at Night
In November 1972, “Epic” label released “They Only Come Out at Night”, the first Edgar Winter Group (The) album, and the third Edgar Winter album overall. It was recorded August – September 1972, and was produced by Rick Derringer.
Personnel:
- Edgar Winter– vocals, organ, synthesizer, piano, clavinet, marimba, saxophone, timbales, liner notes
- Rick Derringer– vocals, guitar, bass, pedal steel guitar, claves
- Dan Hartman– vocals, guitar, bass, ukulele, percussion, maracas
- Randy Jo Hobbs– bass
- Johnny Badanjek– drums
- Ronnie Montrose– guitar, mandolin
- Chuck Ruff– vocals, conga, drums
- Bill Szymczyk– technical director
Track listing:
All tracks by Edgar Winter and Dan Hartman, except where noted.
- Hangin’ Around
- When it Comes
- Alta Mira
- Free Ride – Dan Hartman
- Undercover Man
- Round & Round – Edgar Winter
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Boogie Woogie Blues – Barbara Winter, Ronnie Montrose
- Autumn – Dan Hartman
- We All Had a Real Good Time
- Frankenstein – Edgar Winter
Foghat: Nihgt Shift
In November 1976, “Bearsville” label released “Night Shift”, the sixth Foghat album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Dan Hartman.
Personnel:
- Lonesome Dave Peverett – lead vocals, guitar, heavy breathing
- Rod “The Bottle” Price – vocals, guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar
- Craig MacGregor – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Roger Earl – drums, percussion
Track listing:
- Drivin’ Wheel – Dave Peverett, Rod Price
- Don’t Run Me Down – Dave Peverett
- Burnin’ the Midnight Oil – Dave Peverett
- Night Shift – Dave Peverett, Rod Price
- Hot Shot Love – Dave Peverett
- Take Me to the River – Al Green, Mabon “Teenie” Hodges
- I’ll Be Standing By – Dave Peverett, Rod Price
Edgar Winter: Jasmine Nightdreams
In June 1975, “CBS” label released “Jasmine Nightdreams”, the fifth Edgar Winter studio album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Steve Paul.
Personnel:
- Edgar Winter – vocals, saxophone, keyboards, synthesizer
- Johnny Winter- slide guitar, harmonica
- Rick Derringer- guitar
- Dan Hartman- vocals, bass guitar
- Chuck Ruff- drums
- Rick Marotta- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Edgar Winter, except where noted
- One Day Tomorrow – Edgar Winter, Dan Hartman
- Little Brother
- Hello Mellow Feelin
- Tell Me In A Whisper – Edgar Winter, Dan Hartman
- Shuffle-Low
- Keep on Burnin’
- How Do You Like Your Love
- I Always Wanted You
- Outta Control
- All Out
- Sky Train
- Solar Strut
38 Special: Same
In May 1977, “A&M” label released the self-titled, debut 38 Special album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Dan Hartman.
Personnel:
- Donnie Van Zant – lead and backing vocals
- Don Barnes –guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Jeff Carlisi –dobro, guitar, steel guitar
- Larry Junstrom –bass guitar
- Jack Grondin – drums, percussion
- Dan Hartman– piano, backing vocals
- Terry Emery – piano, percussion
- Kenny Lyons – bass guitar
- Steve Brookins –percussion, drums
- Lani Groves – backing vocals
- Carl Hall – backing vocals
- Joslyn Brown – backing vocals
- Dave Still – recording, engineer, mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
Track listing:
- Long Time Gone – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Kenny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
- Fly Away – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant, Kenny Lyons
- Around and Around – Chuck Berry
- Play a Simple Song – Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
- Gypsy Belle – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Kenny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
- Four Wheels – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Denny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
- Tell Everybody – Don Barnes, Donnie Van Zant
- Just Hang On – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
- I Just Wanna Rock & Roll – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
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