The Rick Derringer Show Kayaking with Rick and Jenda

[@chrismorgan7494]

Jenda looks sensational! WOW. Rick, you're a lucky man.

[@beannie60]

Very very COOL story and to see Mr.Derringer still going strong!

[@mgpmbass3616]

Rick Derringer is one of the coolest people you could ever meet. Back in the early 90's I worked for a sound and lighting company and my old boss and I did monitors for Rick at a club he played at here in Maryland, but he didn't have a lighting tech, so he asked me if I could run lights. It was Rick Derringer! I was not going to say no! It was the neatest thing ever to be able to run light for him and to top the icing on the cake, he paid me and bought me a beer afterwards.

[@greglawrencemusic]

In 1992 I spent an entire afternoon and evening both onstage and in my flat above the venue with Rick Derringer & band. I would like to say that not only is Rick one of the most talented and proficient musicians ever, but a truly humble, kind and generous person one will ever know in the business of rock'n'roll. A true all American. Thank you for one of the most memorable times of my life and a lifetime of great music and inspiration. Cheers!

[@ccreekie]

Thank you for being part of my life.. You are awesome!!

[@markmailloux2095]

Thank you so much for all your contributions to the music industry, Rick! Glad you're still making music, too!

[@christinah7716]

Rick, where are you? I saw you play in Hollywood in the mid 70s. You're the best!!

[@std882]

Good to see you're still rocking in the music world Rick. I'm still listening to All American Boy once in a while. First heard it in '74.

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Wow, I didn't know you played on the Steely Dan records. I have even more respect for you now. Glad I found your channel! You da man!

[@richbailey8174]

He is on a lot of albums...he's on Kiss tracks

[@effsixteenblock50]

IIRC he played on Chain Lightning.

[@TheJudgeofLevelstm]

The slide solo on Show Biz Kids is transcendent. ❤️

[@discernment8963]

I didn't know that either. I knew Derringer wrote, produced, played etc on a ton of stuff, but I'd never heard about the SD connection. They used only the best of the best, which also explains seeing Rick and Larry Carlton playing together.

[@daveh5625]

Thank you Rick. I am grateful for being able to see Rick and a young blond guy who played a very good guitar and who opened the show at the Peppermill in Reno. It was a small venue in 1995, I was in heaven, at the end of the show Rick was kind enough to do some autographs. He signed the inside of my new leather jacket. Both the jacket and autograph are still perfect and 25 years later I still get excited and show people. It is my only autograph from someone and I would never give it up, good memories for a 62 year old. Thank you Rick. Dave It was a

[@davidedwards5474]

I had the honor of sharing a stage with you Rick in Richmond Indiana back in the early 90s. I would like to know if a legendary guitar player named Chuck Agee? He was a really nice older guy that hung out at the bar we played at a lot and he claimed he knew you and taught you a few things when you were learning to play

[@davshaw5]

Loved the solo you did on “Chain Lightning” from the “Katy Lied” album…..

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Fantastic gigs!!!...🤙😎🤘... Ricky don’t lose that number...WOW!!!...

[@joelee5875]

The absolute most fun and inspirational concerts I've ever been to were the ones Rick Derringer played at and even if he wasn't playing top bill I would go just to get a glimpse at the magical show that he would present us with, I've gotten to speak with him and what a wonderful person he truly is. Here's an artist that never stiffs the audience as he always gives his best, a truly great player and songwriter., Thank you for all the years of sharing your talent, dedication, and hard work.

[@solartoast]

Cool story Rick! I had the chance to meet you at the NAMM show in Chicago in '84 at the Dimarzio booth. After your demonstration my friend and I were the last 2 to leave and you asked us where we from and invited us to sit in the booth and chat for a bit. Of all the people I met there you were by far the most gracious, open, funny, and honest! Got a few pictures and a memory I'll never forget. I've always wanted to thank you for that, so thank you!!

[@tonycolonna6629]

Good man,,I was security at Florida's pub 44 ,,,bike week 97,and Rick was playing there,,rock ing the house.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Among the Greats this six string icon has influenced countless musicians, few will ever reach the status of the one the only Rick Derringer...oh you all knew that ? Dang, i thought i was being profound , Thank you R D and All the best for you and yours Long may you run.

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

OF coarse they did you have it all, you are so humble, thanks for being yourself, have a great vacay.

[@tonyatkinson4496]

I've been a fan for over 30 years.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Tony how are you 😊

[@randpherigo9724]

I worked the stage at illinois state fair and steely dan was rehearsing on my lunch hour.. they seemed (Were Vocal) pissed that i would eat my sandwich and watch them with my feet on the rail.. Never listened to them after.. Rick is a national treasure however!

[@sheehybrosmotoadventures4389]

Hi Rick , I am a fan since the 70's , is there a video on camera of you playing "Back in the USA song" live anywhere on the net? if so where can we find it?'' that is an epic guitar solo"

[@janishaldeman3339]

What a truly fantastic career you've had as a musician working with the most creative artists of our time. So much to be proud of! Your humility is inspirational, and thank you for sharing your experiences. I have loved and appreciated this music throughout the years.

[@cordovanbee713]

Always nice to hear some of the back stories!! Thanks for sharing, blessings

[@MrDoneboy]

Thanks so much Rick...For all of the years of awesome music.

[@josephblomeister3040]

Love your music Rick!

[@candicestevens2389]

I grew up listening to and loving the music of johnny WINTER and that was my first exposure to your music Rick,I knew you sounded good but I didnt really understand until a few years back just what a monster of a guitar player you are to still be so humble and down to earth. God Bless you keep on bending them,hope to see you live on stage sometime!

[@tikitavi7120]

Just watched the Frankenstein jam with Edgar Winter. You guys were on FIRE!

[@soundpainter2590]

Hi Rick ! Hmmm.. Definitely Fla ! @ first I thought "Peace River" but the current is a bit slow.. BEAUTIFUL !! (You were the First Icon to tell a younger me.. "Hey, I like the way you play") THANK YOU ! Shortly after, a guy named Jerry Wexler said :Are you going to be in town tomorrow? ( I LITTERLY had NO Idea who he was. ( Before internet) & initially Creaped out until he mentioned Recording ! After that.. Everything changed ! Now... NO Playing Live... Uggh. GOD Bless you, your wife & Family !

[@discernment8963]

No kidding?!?! That's the origin of "Rikki don't lose that number", really? Very cool, that's actually always been my favorite Steely Dan song, too.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello how are you 😊

[@TheeRocker]

Thanks Rick,, I never heard that about Steely Dan. But,, Ricky don't lose that number,,, makes perfect sense !!! I never understood why it was Becker, but he definitely accepts the claim, doesn't he lol. Thanks for the music man !!!

[@Olliemets]

Happy to find the Channel...Been listening again to a lot of your work. Caught you in the 70s on LI and upstate NY in Potsdam on a college tour, then again 2 years ago on the Rock cruise. Your performances 40 years later were as stellar and energetic as when I first caught you in 1975. Loved your Q & A you did, and just want to thank you again for 5 decades of delivering for your audiences. Not just your playing and singing, but also your terrific ear for production and general positive upbeat outlook and attitude. Life throws a lot of shit at us got to keep ones head up, stay positive and keep moving. Please never stop playing !!!

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Chris how are you 😊

[@mudylafeet]

That Gtr vocal battle solo You and Edgar did on the whitetrash double live album i believe on the tobacco road song still blows me away after all these years, incredible guitarist! Smokin ES335 solo! To this day i wonder what amp you used on that, Cheers!!!

[@yourdrummer2034]

Love you, Rick! Thanks for everything you do, and agree 1000% Jeff Porcaro.. His thoughts on drumming are bible to me. Thanks again!

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Same here! I didn’t know Rick was a Steely Dan Alum. 👍

[@kenderen3736]

Never knew he had a show? Glad i found this.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Ken how are you 😊

[@WestShoreMan]

Great to see you! Big fan forever!

[@collegestatistics]

I got to see him live in NY! Amazing performer!!!

[@markbirchette8740]

Hope your well Rick. Cheers! From, Utah.🎸

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Mark how are you 😊

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

love your first solo album All American Boy and also when you played with Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter and also Derringer rock on

[@glennmerlini2895]

probably the best ever

[@vidsforsquids]

Rick! We’d love to hear about your All American Boy album process along with the Derringer band legacy lineups, with Danny Johnson, Vinny, Myron, Neil Giraldo, etc. Keep on rockin’!

[@sonnygunz9207]

Love you, Rick!

[@chrisguygeezer]

Thanks for that Ricky 😉 Great to here about some of your work with Dan. I see you played on what for me was their last great album, Gaucho, on My Rival. Btw you guys need life jackets on the water. 😉

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Chris how are you 😊

[@brabham74]

Rick, you are one of the all time greats. You, Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and several others, are at the top of my list, and I think you are the only among my favorites that could rip on a guitar and vocals, equally well, and at the same time! From the McCoys, til later, you did it better than anyone.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Just had to say that your 'My My Hey Hey' blew me away long time ago. Just a great recording. Then there's 'Big City Loneliness'. What a great track. Thank you.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Ed how are you 😊

[@bibletruth7014]

Its also amazing that he said to you Ricky don't lose that number...amazing!

[@vanishingpoint5248]

Walking down memory lane with my wife and your name came up, was very happy to find this channel, buddy we literally wore out LP’s and Cassettes rocking out to your music, hoping all is well with you and thanks for being a **huge** part of our young lives!

[@musicalSFCat]

Cool story regarding Steely Dan. Btw, do you keep in touch with Pat Travers? He's been living in Florida (as you may know) for many years.

[@mrgrogfather]

I want to hear a collaborative album with Mr R. Derringer and Mr A. Young. Oh one can dream of such riffs...................

[@franciswilliams1231]

DEAR RICK I LOVED ALL OF YOUR SONGS WITH THE McCOYS. ; "I GOTTA GO BACK, YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO GOOD, DON'T WORRY MOTHER, BEAT THE CLOCK; AMAZING SONG, sorry it wasn't a hit. I am a fan of Rick Derringer but also a fan of Rick Zehringer. God Bless You!!!!!

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

History that may be lost. And an adventure. Take care, God bless. Gracias.

[@lauraswihart4816]

Very honest guy! Lovely wife as well! 💗

[@davidsmith6504]

Hello Laura. I love this song, it was one of my best. How is life treating you?

[@scottbobo2145]

Beyond the Universe...Sailor...\m/

[@autk]

Sitting by the Pool.

[@robiandolo]

You know what's interesting. He mentioned Fagan would catch mistakes and mistakes can be better than the right note. There's a Ritchie Blackmore interview where he talks about Joe Satriani being too correct. He says Hendrix hit lots of wrong notes because he was always searching for the right note. Interesting that 2 legends would throw that thought out there. BTW - I think Rick would've been a great replacement for Blackmore in Purple.

[@sixslinger9951]

there is nothing wrong with being accurate and well versed with the guitar fingerboard. someone that bashes players like Satriani and others are just jealous and making excuses for their own sloppiness.

[@robiandolo]

@@sixslinger9951 well I agree with you but it was Blackmore making the comment so I doubt he was jealous.

[@lewis4133]

Rick would come and visit my neighbors. They were the parents of one of his friends in Michigan city. I begged them to let me know when he came the next time, but moved before that happened. Still never got to meet him.

[@michaelleasure23]

Amazing Brother!!

[@emeraldgiorgi9188]

Interesting interview.

[@jayedg9591]

You put Guitar Secrets 12-1-83.... on my 40th Birthday.... (Wife 3-47).... (happy belated 73rd... you are timeless.. as is my beautiful wife)! 70's the new 40's..... ha ha ha h a ha ha...Long live rock and roll hooch Koo!

[@57too]

I remeber you, Rick from the early 70s. I love you and your playing!! White trash - Roadword was tremendous!

[@scurvybro8850]

Derringer's version of the origin of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" is bogus. It's about Rikki Ducornet, the wife of a faculty member at Bard College when Fagen was a student there. Fagen gave her his number, even though she was pregnant at the time.

[@GilezDavidson]

Thanks Rick.

[@ZalMoxis]

Ricky don't lose that number....

[@jayedg9591]

You and Jenda...and family... Merry Christmas.. nice meeting you a while back REC (with Mark Warner)....kick myself for not going back at signing to get a picture, but have one from Meet & Greet, and wanted to tell you... '65 - '66 Clearwater Auditorium (gone now), with the McCoys....impressive then... More so now. So glad you made it through the STORM.

[@Silentskip001]

Awesome vid!

[@wreichard]

Nice Video! Steely Dan was a huge fan of mine!

[@sojourn4life648]

They liked me too!!

[@pbattis1]

What is this guy blathering on about and getting in the way of Jenda's shot. Does Jenda have a web site I can go to. Just kidding (sort of as I do dig Jenda) but I'm a huge Ricky D fan. Got to meet him once at Terra Blues in NYC in the early 1990s. He played a show there and it was quite a racket indeed. I worked there and I was always interested in the gear that folks came in with because it was not a huge room. R.D. was set up with a black faced Fender Super Reverb. His tone was spot on. I've wondered ever since what tubes he had driving that amp. I spoke briefly with him and he was a true gentleman.

[@54chewbacca]

All I ever wanted to be was Rick Derringer...

[@americanpatriot3915]

Same here brother I used to drive to every Westport,Ct bar that he used to jam in or frequent with his ex wife Liz who was a NYC model with and best friend of Bebe BUELL who is the mother of Steven Tyler’s’ daughter Liv Tyler

[@americanpatriot3915]

I even looked exactly like Rick in the inside sleeve cover of Edgar Winters’ They only come out at night

[@seanrandall4954]

I remember you doing a concert at Bacon, you the man Rick

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Sean how are you 😊

[@artmanjohn2]

I'm dating myself a little, I saw you when you were with The McCoys in Fort Worth Texas in 1966. You were sharing the bill with Freddy and the Dreamers and a local guy called Charles Christie and the Crystals. I think it was at North Side Coliseum in Fort Worth. Then that same night, if I remember correctly you showed up and played at the Holiday Roller Rink in Fort Worth, that's where a lot of artist played back in the day! Anyways, great memories, glad your still out there making music and making more memories.

[@kirkthomson2543]

Hi Jenda and Rick !

[@margovallen]

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" is an excellent song released April 1974 by Steely Dan. Their biggest commercial hit. Peaking @ #3 Cash Box Top 100 and #4 US Billboard Top 100.

[@jochromesome5184]

Hi Rick ....i was wondering if you can tell me if a guitar I have once belonging to you???its a Ibanez destroy 2... The case has a jazz station sticker on It ...rumors are a plumber did a job at your home in the mid late 1980s,,,flood in basement and u gave him 3guitars sg,Ibanez, and some other ....I bought the destroyer off plumber but I never knew if it was TRUE or not ...is ther a way u would know...the guitar has a weird toggle switch..Ibanez said that that would be for recording reason ???thank you if you get this

[@GereDJ2]

Rick, I agree, Donald Fagen was Steely Dan. Becker was pretty terrific, though. Have you ever met Ronnie Montrose? I sold Jeff Porcaro some Tascam recording equipment in 1974 for his home recording studio. I had met him at The Troubadour in Hollywood after a show there. Liked him immediately.

[@davidwelch5186]

rick rules and so do kayaks. i built a power kayak with pontoons and awning, bottom view window with led lites.. it could all be taken apart and hauled on a little trailer that could be pulled with a atv. it's one cool boat. electric rules. no smog or noise. just gliding through the water. in the shade of a flex solar panel.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello David how are you 😊

[@JimmiSTRATMAN]

first discovered Rick at Led Zep's last American performance Day on the Green Oakland & he blew Led Zeppelin off the map - Judas Priest opened on Harleys but Rick was on fire, been a fan since & seen many shows & bought many records, sometimes more than once as practiced to em too many times

[@jennifernobriga107]

Great show ! Bill Graham Presents.. Seen him the next year 78 as a young rocker almost 16, so one of my 18 YO friends drove us to the old Waldorf in SF on Battery st . Killer show!! And the opening act was not very well appreciated, some booed and yelled “DERRINGER”! The band said ‘ YA-YA i know…… This was the first time to see this band . THE RAMONES…! True story, R.D. Could validate it ! We would Cruz ALL the Bay Area strips with “Derringer LIVE “on at least half the time. Good times! No fights [RARELY}. Cruzing and boozing and laugh more than beef. Than my buddy worked for BGP. So we would get backstage passes ,hang with the bands , became Friends with bands, Local and touring groups . Bay Area Music scene was cool, Heavy weights would BS with us . No phones, Party and Fun! The movie DAZED AND CONFUSED had nothing on NORCAL .We really lived it here ! Tons of TALENT lived Here OR recorded here . Day on the greens,{Oakland coliseum} where the As played would ROCK! Great time to grow up. ‘’Only Got time for one more song!!!!! Thanks Rick! My husband wrote this “T”

[@richwatson5308]

i wish i could play like rick!

[@HopeIanHope]

Whatever Walter Becker was an incredible guitarist. Saw that for myself twice live.

[@thundershadow]

Who did you NOT play with?

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Robert how are you 😊

[@phillipward937]

Hi Rick and Jenda.

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Quite impressed about 'Ricki' Huge S.D. fan, and never made that connection...

[@MrSearay1962]

Wow

[@regularguy8592]

Mr Derringer could you please set the record straight once and for all and tell us who the hot dancing girl was in the Hang on Sloopy song?

[@josmo2433]

Could you give me the If it‘s the blues’ chord.Thanks a lot

[@Foldisfitch]

Nice!

[@scasey1960]

Who is Jenda? “In 2013, he and Jenda created the Asia Project after she discovered that the two largest-selling songs in history are Chinese. As Ricky Wu and Jenda Tu, the Derringers recorded and released their versions after taking great pains to make sure the English translation was what the Chinese writers were trying to convey.”

[@grigorirasputin5020]

That is his wife, seen in this video. RocknRoll fame has its perks!

[@sojourn4life648]

Let me guess.. this pious prick also had something to do with this Steely Dan song Dr wu?!

[@1NicholasInSeattle]

RICK!!! Hey man, I have a serious question for you regarding your HIT SONG and VIDEO, "HANG ON SLOOPY" which I used to ROCK OUT, DANCE and SING to/with when I was growing up. But here's the rubb: I asked the question, "WHO'S THE GIRL DANCING IN THE VIDEO of HANG ON SLOOPY?" And in response it created a MASSIVE AUDIENCE to find out WHO the DANCER actually is/was! I spoke with Liz Brewer who stated without question SHE is the girl dancing in that video. I posted for everyone to see, But then, this other girl popped up suddenly "Lisa Dalton" claiming to be THE DANCER in your Hang On Sloopy video. I can see why a girl would want to claim she was the one... thee ACTUAL DANCER HAD THE MOVES!! Damn... THAT IS FOR CURE man. :--)) But the DILEMMA REMAINS and I have reached out my LONG ARMS in every direction to find the TRUTH. Finally I have decided.... to go to THE SOURCE... the one person who can CLEAR THIS DILEMMA UP once and for all.... YOU my friend! And so--- without further adieu, "I POSE TO YOU RICK". . . WHO WAS/IS THE DANCER in your Hang On Sloopy Video ??? I'm posting the video link below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip23fJuGoL-GgNE Look forward to YOU putting an END to this Rick! Hope this finds you and yours AWESOMELY WELL and still playin!!! THANKS for ALL the tunes man.... YOU ROCK!!! My sister was EVA... one of Jimi's close friends, if you knew her? From SD Cali! :--)) Ciao! Kindly always, Nick in Seattle

[@howiseeit5129]

It was Lisa Dalton

[@1NicholasInSeattle]

Prove it!@@howiseeit5129

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

I believe the first time I saw you...The Flying Dutchman

[@eatmagnumrevolver3048]

It is a CRIME!!! this man in still NOT in the R&R Hall of Fame

[@sl4983]

Lucky lady

[@targetedtruthergirl6726]

How strange that my father gave me the nickname Sloopy as I was born Oct 65 everyone in my family called me Sloopy and not my real name, My dad died when I was 14 and his daughter lived in Sydney Ohio I wish I could talk to the singer, Yes I lived in hell and this song keeps me hanging on

[@54chewbacca]

I grew up 15 miles away in Minster. My family is from Sidney.

[@ericheine2414]

Rick I learned to play rock and roll Hoochie Koo in junior high. We always looked up to you and Jimmy Page. You will always be an upperclassmen. Thank you Mr. Derringer

[@mrgrogfather]

He had more influence than most people know. Take care Eric. From Australia.

[@demonrouge3338]

Alligators 🐊

[@brianlundsr1489]

Jeff Porcaro was an awesome drummer...gone too soon.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Brian how are you 😊

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Kayak instructor is packing. Good for him! I hope Rick was able to retain his CWP after the unfortunate airport incident.

[@goleson100]

Guns, shame. I thought you meant packing elsewhere.

[@pgoyt]

#realAmerican

[@stilllife4u]

There are gators in there .I have been there and did see them while swimming .Don't swim in there .

[@scottdorsey7006]

65 rat cheer derringers

[@joeg5507]

Jenda , needs to not interrupt grown folks.

[@jasonlynn1017]

That red hot blonde needs attention, on the Midnight Road...

[@mariarusso1155]

Hello Jason how are you 😊

[@jasonlynn1017]

@@mariarusso1155 Better vastly now. And you?

[@jasonlynn1017]

@@mariarusso1155 I don't know what happened to my other reply to you; alas, it has disappeared. I will say this: out of the 300+ concerts I've seen, one of the best was Derringer at the Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood, September 1978 at the age of 15, I being soaked in rum, drugs, and euphoria and having traveled about 60 miles in a caravan from Newport Beach to the Sunset Strip, a hedonistic horde of teenage boys & girls, debauched, libertine, horny, and crazy; and yes, Derri played Midnight Road, Beyond The Universe, Ez Action, So Romantic, R n R Hoochie Coo, Blue Wind, & Rebel Rebel: songs which determined my character and aims in life.

[@mariarusso1155]

@@jasonlynn1017 Good morning Jason, sorry for my late response.

[@mariarusso1155]

@@jasonlynn1017 Nice to meet you here Jason. Can i get to know you please?

[@bibletruth7014]

That's amazing that becker wasn't in any session, he was in live videos, so they fooled me...becker was a good sounding board for donald in writing but had no skill otherwise. I saw one video where becker sang lead but the song was weak so he sounded weak IMO