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Jerry Riopelle (May 5, 1941 – December 24, 2018) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer born in Detroit, and raised in Tampa, Florida, and known primarily for his hard rock performances and for his record production. He mixed rock, country and jazz with R&B and was an inductee into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Jerry Riopelle
BornMay 5, 1941
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginTampa, Florida[1]
Died (aged 77)
GenresRock, country, jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
Years active1960s-2018
Websitewww.jerryriopelle.com/jrbio.htm

Early career


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 songwriter. At Screen Gems, he wrote and produced, along with Clydie King, a single called "The Thrill is Gone" (not to be confused with the one made famous by B.B. King). This exposure helped Riopelle land staff writer and producer job with Phil Spector and Lester Sills label Philles Records.

Riopelle had his first charting record as producer of "Home of the Brave," which was recorded by Bonnie & The Treasures reached #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1965. 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.


Later career and death


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 had a large and avid fan base in Arizona during the 1970s, highlighted by his annual New Year's Eve performances at Phoenix venue Celebrity Theatre, featuring a revolving stage. Well known national acts opened for Riopelle on these occasions, including The Dixie Dregs and others.

In 2001, Riopelle invented and patented the Beamz device for creating music using lasers.

He died of complications from cancer on December 24, 2018, at the age of 77.[2]


Family


Riopelle and his wife Naomi had two children, daughter Angela and son Paul. Jerry and Naomi divided their time between homes in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Jerry and Paul were co-founders of the Beamz music system and served as company executives for beamz Interactive.


Discography


[3]

Year Album
1971 Jerry Riopelle
  • Released:
  • Label: Capitol Records
  • Format: LP
1972 Second Album
  • Released:
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: LP
1974 Saving Grace
  • Released:
  • Label: ABC
  • Format: LP
1975 Take a Chance
  • Released:
  • Label: ABC
  • Format: LP
1994 Hush Money
  • Released:
  • Label: Rhino Records
  • Format: CS, CD
1999 Tongue N Groove
  • Released:
  • Label: The Orchard
  • Format: CD

Albums (vinyl)



Cassettes



CDs



References


  1. "Arizona Musical Icon Jerry Riopelle Passed Away After a Battle with Cancer - KAFF News". Archived from the original on 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
  2. "'He was like Phoenix's Elvis': Adopted local legend Jerry Riopelle dies of cancer at 77". azcentral.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  3. Discography, Allmusic




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