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.. Albums 1976-1978
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Limited five CD box. 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 #1 hit in America with 'Hang On Sloopy', famously knocking The Beatles' 'Yesterday' 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 1973's 'Rock 'N' Roll, Hoochie Koo', 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, with the quartet completed by guitarist Danny Johnson. Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound than Rick's previous musical excursions, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. This set includes the albums Derringer, Live In Cleveland, Sweet Evil, Derringer Live and If I Weren't So Romantic I'd Shoot You.
"The Complete Blue Sky Albums 1976-1978/Deluxe 5CD" by Derringer is an essential collection for classic rock enthusiasts, featuring all the albums released by Rick Derringer and his band during their influential tenure with Blue Sky Records. This deluxe set includes five remastered CDs: "Derringer" (1976), "Live in Cleveland" (1976), "Sweet Evil" (1977), "If I Weren?t So Romantic, I?d Shoot You" (1978), and a bonus disc of rare tracks and live performances. Each album showcases Derringer?s signature blend of hard rock energy, bluesy guitar work, and memorable songwriting. The package comes complete with a detailed booklet containing liner notes, archival photos, and insights into the band's creative journey. Cherry Red Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving music history through high-quality reissues and comprehensive box sets across genres. As one of the leading independent labels since 1978, Cherry Red has built a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and respect for artists? legacies.
Rick Derringer is an acclaimed American guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who first gained fame as part of The McCoys with their hit ?Hang On Sloopy.? He later collaborated extensively with Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter before forming his own group?Derringer?in the mid-70s. Known for hits like ?Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo,? Rick Derringer?s career spans decades marked by innovation in blues-rock guitar playing and successful collaborations across multiple genres.