Rick Derringer is an American guitarist, vocalist, Grammy Award winning producer and entertainer. He came to prominence in the 1960's as a member of the McCoys, when he was brought in to record lead vocals for the number one hit single “Hang on Sloopy”. He then turned to blues rock, scoring a 1974 hit single with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”. He has worked extensively with brothers Edgar and Johnny Winter and with the group Steely Dan. He also worked with Weird Al Yankovic producing Yankovic’s Grammy Award winning songs “Eat It” and “Fat” and with the World Wrestling Federation penning entrance songs for Hulk Hogan and Demolition.
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for
authentic, full-vocal, goodtime rock harmonies that few ba
nds can equal. Their high-energy shows are filled with superb vocals, flashy guitar work and memorable keyboard melodies that continue to rock audiences of all ages. They are best known for their timeless hit “Never Been Any Reason”.