| Ricci Mareno | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Ronald Ricci (1938-06-29)June 29, 1938 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 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".
His compositions were recorded by Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Connie Smith, Tommy Overstreet, Charlie Rich, and others.
References
- "SESAC Fetes Briley & Mareno". Billboard (page 52). Billboard Publications, Inc. October 26, 1974. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "Credits - Ricci Mareno". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.