NESMA Honorary Band Member
| Band Name | Rip Chords |
| Genre | Surf & Hot Rod with vocals |
| Contact Name | Mitch Schecter, musical director |
| Contact Email | theripchordsband@yahoo.com |
| Website | www.myspace.com/theripchords (www.theripchords.net) |
| Performance Area | North America, Europe |
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| Year Band Formed | 1963 |
| NESMA member since | 2005 |
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| Discography | "Hey Little Cobra" (1963), Columbia Records "Three Window Coupe" (1964), Columbia Single: "Santa's Got a Cobra" (released "Hot Rod Days" (2004) Special Edition "The Rip Chords Shut 'Em Down ... Again!" (2005), Collectables Records, available in stores "Best of the Rip Chords" (2006) "The Best of the Rip Chords - Today" (2010), Spectra Records |
| Status | Currently active - performing & recording |
| Other |
Booking and Representation: Mike Dano Band members: Richie Rotkin - vocals; Mitch Schecter - lead guitar, vocals; Freddy Brog - rhythm guitar, vocals; Arnie Marcus - vocals, bongos; Bobby Scammell - bass, vocals; Tony Tuttle - drums; Amy Lynne - backup vocals, keyboards, percussion |
