JERRY RIOPELLE
You & I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZGJj0zeNBQ
KSHE Classic from 1974 on the Saving Grace album. Jerry still plays gigs in the Southwest part of the US (though he is "semi-retired") and is famous for his yearly New Year's Eve performances in Phoenix Arizona at the Celebrity Theater, a tradition he has continued since 1974, much to the delight of all who make the yearly trek there to partake in his musical brilliance. Jerry also has invented the HUMAN BEAMZ, a laser music maker that is truly unique and can be seen in this youtube link-check it out-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZGJj0zeNBQ
Blues On My Table...this one gets me every time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWG6TSkTzik
So Young...mmmmm so great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_BVJ7rr3fM
Valentine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL-ebP_irvw
Easy Driver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FNEd9i3U_A
Doodely Doo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AphMQwQ-x58
Jerry Riopelle is a musician and record producer raised in Tampa, Florida, and known primarily for his hard rock performances and for his record production.
Riopelle began his music career in the 1960s in Los Angeles working as an independent record producer. He played drums for the Hollywood Argyles and later signed with Screen Gems as a staff song writer. At Screen Gems, he wrote and produced, along with Clydie King, a single called "The Thrill is Gone". This exposure helped Riopelle land staff writer and producer job with Phil Spector at Philles Records.
Riopelle produced and wrote for The Parade, Brewer & Shipley, We Five, and Shango. His songs have been covered by Leon Russell, Herb Alpert, Kenny Loggins, Rita Coolidge, Meat Loaf, and others. Jerry also wrote various pieces for Hollywood TV shows and films.
Riopelle produced his first Top 20 single, "Home of the Brave," which was recorded by Bonnie & The Treasures. He later produced top 40 singles for The Parade (he was a member) and April Stevens & Nino Tempo. This led to an opportunity to work as an A&M Records producer and a role as a staff writer at Irving Music.
Riopelle and his wife Naomi have two children, daughter Angela and son Paul. Jerry and Naomi divide their time between homes in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Jerry and Paul are co-founders of the Beamz music system and serve as company executives for beamz Interactive.