“Hang On Sloopy”, “Rock N’ Roll Hoochie Koo, “Still Alive and Well”, “Free Ride”
Rick has played for, or recorded with; Alice Cooper, KISS, The McCoys, Meatloaf, Edgar, and Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Stanley, and Todd Rundgren.
Being discovered by Rick Derringer at age 18, Danny went on to do four LP’s with Derringer, and then went on to perform and, or, record with Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, Alcatrazz, ( Danny replaced Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmstein) , Steppenwolf, Zachary Richard, Graham Bonnet, Stevie Nicks, Dwight Twilley, and Carmine Appice to mention a few. Danny is currently the lead guitarist in John Kay and Steppenwolf and is on the new Steppenwolf CD "Feed the Fire". His discography includes 20 CD’s and 8 soundtracks to his credit, including; "Wayne’s World" and "Gremlins".
For over twenty-five years, Kenny Aaronson has been recognized as a world-class rock and roll bassist. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Kenny started playing bass at age 15, and soon became a regular on the New York scene. Most of us first heard Kenny’s playing on the 1973 Stories’ hit "Brother Louie," which shot to the top of the American charts in September of that year. Since then he has gone on to record and tour with some of the biggest names in the business, including Hall and Oates, Rick Derringer, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Neil Schon, Leslie West, Dust, Mick Taylor, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Dave Edmunds, Brian Setzer and Bob Dylan.
Part of the maniacal Appice drumming family. Considered one of the best rock drummers, in the world, 2nd only of course to big brother Carmine. Drummer for Axis, Big Noise, Black Sabbath, Derringer, DIO, George Lynch, Hollywood Allstars, World War III.
Since their original signing, "DERRINGER", has been considered one of the best guitar duos of all time . With the release of their first album, Derringer, the band found themselves the opening act for Aerosmith's "Toys In The Attic", and "Rocks" tours . Derringers' next album release, "Sweet Evil", found them the support act for Boston's "More Than A Feeling Tour". From there they went on to support Led Zeppelin for 2 nights at Bill Graham's "Day On The Green" in Oakland , CA .
After the break up of Derringer, the band members, Rick Derringer, Kenny Aaronson, Vinny Appice, and Danny Johnson, all went on to put their mark on the history of rock and roll by working with some of the most well known icons in the music industry.
Rick Derringer: Alice Cooper, KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Meat Loaf, The McCoys, Todd Rundgrun, Michael Stanley, Steely Dan, Edgar, and Johnny, Winter.
Kenny Aaronson: Bob Dylan, Dave Edmunds, Hall and Oats, Sammy Hagar, Neil Schon, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Brian Setzer, Mick Taylor, Leslie West.
Vinny Appice: Axis, Black Sabbath, DIO, Heaven and Hell, Hollywood All Stars, George Lynch, WWIII.
Danny Johnson: Alcatrazz, Alice Cooper, Axis, Graham Bonnet, Rod Stewart, and Steppenwolf.
Now Derringer, who influenced so many young guitar players, and musicians in general, has reunited once again.
Do not miss this opportunity to see history in the making.
The Paramour Group along with Derringer is pleased to announce that Derringer has reunited to perform at Sweden Rock 08, and will be doing selective dates for all of 08.
Derringer Double CD includes DERRINGER & SWEET EVIL Albums
DERRINGER at the SRF were a Damned Killer show! I've heard a lot of guitar stuff in my life, but... ...when i've heard the ending of "Beyond"... i swear; i haven't heard something like that before! Oh my god, if i only could see & hear another show! Shit that you missed the signature place! Have fun in Europe! Moewe
HI! It's getting closer! SRF 2008! Thursday 5th June, 18.15 - 19.45, Sweden Stage. Can't wait to hear you Rockin and... "Sweet Evil" is one of the BEST ROCK ALBUMS ever! I swear! Pleaase, Sweet Evil, One Eyed Jack, Drivin' Sideways, Let's Make It!!! Have a safe trip & see ya guys! Moewe
Hey Boys, nice job at the Tahoe show -- you guy smoked!!! It was a real honor to chat with you all after the show. Couldn't be thrilled enough to see you guys out on tour again. The whole thing was a real treat!
DEAN & DERRINGER, HARD WORK PAYS OFF ! THANKS FOR THE TIME SLOT !!& THE OTHER ACTS WORKED THEIR ASSES OFF TOO !! FOR A GOOD SHOW !!DERRINGER RULES ! KEY CLUB ROCKS ! DONNY
Bravo! Fun! Thanks for the Key Club gig last night! I was a fan way back as a Catholic high school girl drawing pictures of you Rick with your BC Rich Mockingbird 32 years ago. Still have the scetches. One Eyed Jack did it for me last night! I couldn't stop dancing. Nice to meet you and get a photo, and of course the legendary Vinny played his usual stellar performance.
surpise of mine finding you here this morning! Welcome to Myspace and congratulations on gettin together and getting back out there and rockin together again!!
Hope to catch your shows somewhere sometime!
You guys are straight ahead no foolin around ROCK!!!
HI! Just so ya know. I actually know & have met a few of you guys. (not as a groupie, I assure you) I was/am the 16 yr old kid sister of Vikki,Teddy Rondinelli's once fiancee. Was there all the time & a huge brat to Bobby. Hung out at Boogie Hotel A LOT as a kid too. And that's all that ANY of you need to know...cuz, well, I don't want you to remember the wild shit that I did. So, I'm glad none of you remember me then! (so glad digital cameras werent invented then as well, you all have NO IDEA) AND! gLAD TO HAVE YA AS MY MYSPACE FRIENDS! Drop by my profile page to get the straight dope on me. You'll see. Rock on! ALL OF YOU! pati xo
GREAT SHOW IN NYC!!!! YOU"D NEVER KNOW THIRTY PLUS YEARS HAD PASSED SINCE YOU GUYS PLAYED TOGETHER. NEVER MISSED A BEAT. ONE SHOW I'M GLAD I DIDN'T MISS. HOPE YOU ADD SOME MORE LOCAL DATES TO THE BACK END OF THIS TOUR.
