Ricci Mareno

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Ricci Mareno
Born
Joseph Ronald Ricci

(1938-06-29)June 29, 1938
DiedFebruary 17, 2008(2008-02-17) (aged 69)
Resting placeMiddle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery[1]
NationalityUnited States
OccupationComposer, 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".[2]

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]

References[]

  1. ^ "Joseph R Ricci, 1938-2008". Military Grave Search. FindGrave.org. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. ^ "SESAC Fetes Briley & Mareno". Billboard (page 52). Billboard Publications, Inc. October 26, 1974. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Joseph R Ricci". Find a Grave. Find A Grave, Inc. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Credits - Ricci Mareno". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
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