Rick Derringer R.I.P

Hope he’s watching many a Sloopy…RIP 

In case you don’t read The Guardian, here’s another great article about his career.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/may/28/rick-derringer-guitarist-mccoys-dies-aged-77?fbclid=IwY2xjawKkJ5xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt_2LHSXODxAn7vz6EXzGxhxJBQhuj7tHD-GnIDieClcS9RRE-bqUQAFKy0S_aem_aneSORGBq12ewZC-A2Z8Lw

Rick is now able to play with all his former bandmates like Johnny Winter and Randy Jo Hobbs.

His R & R stories were epic. Jamming  with Jimi, Duane Allman and countless  other guitar greats.

I didn't  know Rick did a "Smooth Jazz" album.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hUCjcZcu4Es

Apparently, when released the "Smooth Jazz" thing was on its way out.

Definitely has that dentist office/reception room vibe.

RIP, and condolences to his family and friends. Always sad when we lose someone we loved and admired. I met Rick in NYC back in the day, as I helped him purchase and set up a pair of mirror imaged Infinity Quantum QLS 1s. I enjoyed myself, that was for sure! 

I am gonna watch "Hang on Sloopy" on Youtube again. If you do, the dancing girl is Liz Brewer, Rick's girlfriend.  Wow!