RICK DERRINGER Knighted By The Blues (2009 UK 10-track CD album - Rick Derringer first gained popularity in the McCoys with the chart topping tune 'Hang On Sloopy' in 1965. The Blues Bureau International/Shrapnel release, 'Back To The Blues' in 1993 marked Derringer's triumphant return to what he does best: hard edged rocking blues. Following two more blues oriented releases ['Electra Blues' & 'Blues Deluxe'], Derringer's next blues offering, was the highly touted 'Jackhammer Blues' which stayed true to the tradition, running the gamut from grinding blues to steaming shuffles. 'Knighted By The Blues' is Derringer's first blues record in over a decade to feature predominately Derringer's original blues oriented compositions. A consummate songwriter, fans will be happy to hear their hero on top of his game as he delivers one riveting new tune after another in addition to spirited covers of songs by Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix.)