RCobra

The RIP CHORDS
and How They Got Started

  

By Rev. Ernie Bringas -  A Founding Member of the Rip Chords

 

Hey Little Cobra was one of the most popular songs of the Rip Chords. Do you know who sang and performed?

Ernie Bringas was one of the two founding members of the Rip Chords. His voice is featured on the first two songs, and most of them thereafter. Read his full story at the home page of this web site. Meanwhile, see who really sang and performed on this album:

Vocals:

  Terry Melcher
Producer (Columbia Records)
  Bruce Johnston Co-Producer & eventual Beach Boy
  Ernie Bringas Original Rip Chord
  Phil Stewart Original Rip Chord

Instruments & Project Team:

  Glen Campbell
Guitar
  Leon Russell
Piano
 

Jay Migliori

Saxophone
  Earl Palmer
Drums
  Bill Pitman
Guitar
  Ray Pohlman
Bass
  Tommy Tedesco
Guitar
  Bob Irwin Producer, Mastering, Mixing
  Kip Smith
 Mastering, Mixing
  Rita Cox
Project Manager
  Stephen J. McParland Liner Notes
  Jeff Smith Artwork, Design
  Steve Douglas Saxophone
  Bruce Johnston
Piano
  Jack Nitzsche
Arranger, Leader
  Billy Strange
Guitar
  Harry Betts
Trombone
  Roy Caton
Trumpet
  Al DeLory
Piano
  Carol Kaye
Guitar
  Frank Capp
Percussion
  Don Randi Piano

Did you know? Ernie Bringas produced an album for a new group, "Homestead and Wolfe" using one of these same studio musicians, 10 years later! Ray Pohlman and most members of the famous "Wrecking Crew" performed for H&W. Their album was re-released a few years ago, and just re-released as a vinyl record in Europe! Read more...

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