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When Kelly left for college, the Zehringers were joined by bassist Randy Jo Hobbs, saxophonist Sean Michaels, and keyboardist Ronnie Brandon. This was the line-up that took the name of "The McCoys". Brandon left the group in 1965 and was replaced by Bobby Peterson on keyboards.
- On Board with The Strangeloves
- "Hang on Sloopy" Became Classic
- Teamed with Johnny Winter
- For The Record …
- Selected Discography
- Sources
Initially the band named itself after the aforementioned Ventures record, but quickly became the Rick Z Combo, which some promoters thought sounded too much like a jazz group. Settling on Rick & The Raiders, they performed gigs throughout the Midwest and cut a single for the small Sonic label, titled "You Know That I Love You," which benefited from...
Bang Records was a classic 1960s songwriter label that featured the likes of singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and Van Morrison. Label co-founder Bert Berns was a top songsmith in his own right, crafting such hits as the Isley Brothers' "Twist and Shout," The Jarmels' "A Little Bit of Soap," and many others. Berns felt that one of his compositions ha...
Looking for greater artistic freedom, the McCoys signed a two-album deal with Mercury Records in 1968. Their first LP, Infinite McCoys, proved their most adventurous outing to date. Produced by Derringer and featuring the Blood, Sweat and Tears brass section, it tackled the psychedelic trend of the day. Derringer's guitar work was brilliant and exp...
Members have included Ronnie Brandon (group member, c. 1962-65), organ; Randy Hobbs , bass; Rick Derringer , lead guitar, vocals; Randy Zehringer , drums; Dennis Kelly , bass; Bobby Peterson(group member, 1965-70), keyboards. Group formed in Union City, IN, 1962; became the Rick Z Combo before transforming into Rick and the Raiders; recorded "You K...
Singles
"Hang On Sloopy," 1965 "Fever," 1965. "C'Mon Let's Go" 1966. "You Make Me Feel So Good," 1966. "Don't Worry Mother, Your Son's Heart is Pure," 1967. "I Got to Go Back," 1967. "Beat the Clock," 1967. "Jesse Brady," 1968.
Albums
Hang On Sloopy, Bang, 1965; reissued, Sony, 1993. You Make Me Feel So Good, Bang, 1966. The Infinite McCoys, Mercury, 1968. Human Ball, Mercury, 1969. Psychedelic Years, One Way, 1994. Hang On Sloopy: The Best of the McCoys, Epic/Legacy, 1995.
Books
Bronson, Fred, Billboard Book of Number One Hits, revised and updated 4th edition, Billboard Books, 1997. Rees, Dafydd, and Luke Crampton, VH1 Music First: Rock Stars Encyclopedia, Dorling Kindersley, 1999. Stambler, Irwin, editor, Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul, St. Martin's, 1989. Whitburn, Joel, Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, revised and expanded 7th edition, Billboard Books, 2000.
Online
"The Bang Records Story," Both Sides Now, http://www.bsnpubs.com/nyc/bangstory.html (April 22, 2004). "The McCoys," All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (April 24, 2004). Rick Derringer Official Website, http://www.rickderringer.com(April 24, 2004). Additional information was obtained from the liner notes to the 1995 Sony release Hang On Sloopy: The Best of the McCoys. —Ken Burke
25 de jan. de 2022 · Celebrating today's birthday of keyboardist, Ronnie Brandon, of The McCoys. Born in 1946. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn810qT6J4g.
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Starting out as Rick And The Raiders, then The Rick Z Combo, the group later added organist Ronnie Brandon, becoming The McCoys soon after Randy Hobbs replaced the college-bound Dennis Kelly.
12 de jan. de 2021 · McCoys. Rick Zehringer (Rick Derringer) – Guitar, Vocals; Randy Zehringer (Randy Z) – Drums, Percussion; Randy Hobbs – Bass; Bobbie Peterson – Keyboards; Dennis Kelly – Bass; Sean Michaels – Saxophone; Ronnie Brandon – Keyboards. Hometown: Union City. The McCoys began in the early 1960’s, releasing a single as Rick and the Raiders in 1963.
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