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 |
| 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 |
