Ricci Mareno

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Ricci Mareno
Born
Joseph Ronald Ricci

(1938-06-29)June 29, 1938
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2008(2008-02-17) (aged 69)
Occupation(s)Composer, Producer

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".[1]

His compositions were recorded by Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Connie Smith, Tommy Overstreet, Charlie Rich, and others.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SESAC Fetes Briley & Mareno". Billboard (page 52). Billboard Publications, Inc. October 26, 1974. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Credits - Ricci Mareno". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.