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.
Tag Archives: Kiss
Kiss: Same
On February 18, 1974, “Casablanca” label released the self-titled, debut Kiss album. It was recorded October – November 1973, at “Bell Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise.
Personnel:
- Ace Frehley – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Gene Simmons – vocals, bass
- Peter Criss – vocals, drums
- Bruce Foster – acoustic piano, additional guitar
- Warren Dewey – fire engine, engineer
- Joe Brescio – mastering
- Robert Lockart – art director, design
- Joel Brodsky – photography
Track listing:
- Strutter – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
- Nothin’ to Lose – Gene Simmons
- Firehouse – Paul Stanley
- Cold Gin – Ace Frehley
- Let Me Know – Paul Stanley
- Kissin’ Time – Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe
- Deuce – Gene Simmons
- Love Theme from Kiss – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley
- 100.000 Years – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
- Black Diamond – Paul Stanley
Cliff Richard: Same
In April 1965, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, seventh Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded 1962 – 1964, at “EMI Studios” in Barcelona, “EMI Studios” in London, “CBS 30th Street Studio” in New York City, “CBS Studios” in Nashville, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – vocal
- Hank Marvin – lead guitar
- Bruce Welch – rhythm guitar
- Brian Locking – bass guitar
- Brian Bennett – drums
- The Norrie Paramor Orchestra – strings
- The Mike Sammes Singers – backing vocals
- The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Angel
- Sway
- I Only Came to Say Goodbye
- Take Special Care
- Magic Is the Moonlight
- House Without Windows
- Razzle Dazzle
- I Don’t Wanna Love You
- It’s Not for Me to Say
- You Belong to My Heart
- Again
- Perfidia
- Kiss
- Reelin’ And Rockin’
Richard Wagner
On July 30, 2014, Richard Allen Wagner died aged 71. He was songwriter, and musician (guitar), founder of bands The Frost and The Bossmen, but was best known for his work with Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, The Throbs, and Kiss. Wagner recorded six solo albums.
Robert Kulick
On May 28, 2020, Robert J. Kulick died aged 70. He was musician (guitar) and producer, best known for his studio work with Kiss, Kulick has also worked with Lou Reed, Diana Ross, Paul Stanley, W.A.S.P., Neverland Express, Meat Loaf, Michael Bolton, Doro, Balance, Motörhead, Tim Curry, Alice Cooper, Mark Farner, Janis Ian, Was (Not Was), Kris Hadlock, Spys, Blackthorne, David Glen Eisley, Skull, Michael Wendroff and Random Blues Band. As a leader Kulick recorded one album.
Prince And The Revolution: Parade
On March 31, 1986, “Paisley Park Records” released “Parade”, the eighth Prince studio album. It was recorded 1985 – 1986, and was produced by Prince.
Personnel:
- Prince – lead vocals, various instruments
- Lisa Coleman – lead and backing vocals, keyboards
- Wendy Melvoin- lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Miko Weaver- rhythm guitar
- Craig Powell – guitar
- Tony Christian – keyboards
- Fink- keyboards
- Brown Mark- bass
- Bobby Z.- drums, percussion
- Jonathan Melvoin– drums
- Marr Star – drums
- Aaron Keith – drums
- Sheila E.- backing vocals, cowbells, drums
- Eric Leeds- saxophone
- Atlanta Bliss- trumpet
- Marie France – vocals
- Sandra Francisco – vocals
- Mazarati- backing vocals
- Susannah Melvoin- backing vocals
- Kevin Patrick – backing vocals
- Clare Fischer- orchestra arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Prince, except where noted.
- Christopher Tracy’s Parade – Prince, John L. Nelson
- New Position
- I Wonder U
- Under the Cherry Moon – Prince, John L. Nelson
- Gifts & Boys
- Life Can Be So Nice
- Venus De Milo
- Mountains – Prince, Wendy & Lisa
- Do U Lie?
- Kiss – Prince
- Anotherloverholenyohead
- Sometimes It Snows in April – Prince, Wendy & Lisa
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