Johnny was great in the studio; he was there to make the music that he wanted to make. We lived right beside each other and had a rehearsal studio that was just ours, with nobody else using it, it was part of Johnny's house, so we could rehearse every day. Rick Derringer daygreathouse share on social
We played all of the songs on the first Johnny Winter AND every day before we recorded them, so that when we got in the studio, it was totally easy, as we knew exactly what we wanted to do. Rick Derringer dayeasyjohnny Change image and share on social
And what makes me happy now has changed as well... Its one thing to play in a bar or at a biker festival, and hear a guy who's been drinking beer all day come up and tell you how good you are. For a long time in your life that will make you happy. Rick Derringer barbeerbiker share on social
Brenda did some little vocal arrangements for us and she got to sing as well. So, we're happy to be able to work together and that's another reason why we look forward to doing more of these. Rick Derringer arrangementbrendaforward Change image and share on social
Because I was successful over the years, I never had the opportunity to do the stuff I really wanted. Rick Derringer opportunitystuffsuccessful Change image and share on social
So, after awhile, you can only get so much happiness from a guy who's drunk come up and tell you you're great. Rick Derringer awhiledrinkgreat Change image and share on social
I just really longed to do music that reflected me as an adult and music that I thought was for other adults. Rick Derringer adultlongmusic Change image and share on social
I've always been a guy who's pretty supportive, its just my nature, so I came in to the situation with the attitude that I wanted to support Johnny and make it work. Rick Derringer attitudeguyhave Change image and share on social
My family is involved and my wife Brenda is a great, great writer. She helps me with the writing of everything and also sings with me. I owe a lot to Brenda. Rick Derringer brendafamilygreat Change image and share on social
I started The McCoys in 1962, so I'm approaching my 40th year in the entertainment business. Rick Derringer 40thapproachbusiness Change image and share on social