Ricci Mareno (born Joseph Ronald Ricci; June 29, 1938 - February 17, 2008) was an American country music songwriter and producer. He produced dozens of albums including 4 number one records. In 1974, SESAC honored Mareno with 17 individual awards, as well as an award for Country Music Writer of the Year and the "International Award".[2]
Ricci Mareno | |
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Born | Joseph Ronald Ricci (1938-06-29)June 29, 1938 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 17, 2008(2008-02-17) (aged 69) |
Resting place | Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery[1] |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Composer, Producer |
Early in his Nashville career he wrote with Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson.[3] His compositions were recorded by Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Connie Smith, Tommy Overstreet, Charlie Rich, and others.[4]