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Derek St. Holmes (born February 24, 1953) is an American rock musician, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for Ted Nugent's early solo career. After splitting from Nugent in 1978, St. Holmes worked with various artists, most notably the Whitford/St. Holmes project with Brad Whitford, who had then recently parted ways with Aerosmith.
"Hey Baby" is a 1975 rock single from the album Ted Nugent, the first solo release by American guitarist Ted Nugent. The song features lead vocals by rhythm guitarist Derek St. Holmes, and was the only song on the album that St. Holmes wrote and arranged himself.
Renewed, Nugent returned to civilization in search of a new direction and a new band. Joining him in the Ted Nugent Band were former Amboy Duke Rob Grange on bass, along with Cliff Davies (ex-If) on drums and finally, from a local Michigan band called Scott which had opened for the Dukes previously, a singer/guitarist named Derek St. Holmes.
As the recording of Free-for-All commenced, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes left the band, citing growing personal and creative conflicts with Nugent. Two solid years of living together on the road had taken its toll on the relationship. [9]
Cat Scratch Fever is the third studio album by American rock musician Ted Nugent.It was released on May 13, 1977, by Epic Records.Vocalist Derek St. Holmes, who had left the band during the recording of the album Free-for-All, had come back for touring in 1976 and was again the principal lead singer on this album.
Whitford/St. Holmes is the first album by the hard rock collaboration of the American musicians Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes (of Aerosmith and Ted Nugent respectively), released in 1981. History
Derek St. Holmes and Ron Bloom – "Eye of the Hunter" Derek St. Holmes and Ron Bloom – "I Knew How to Rock" Rondinelli – "Bad Love So Right" Rondinelli – "Mean N' Nasty" Rondinelli – "Fear No Evil" Juanita – "Do What You Do" Rough Cutt – "Dynamite"
The vocals are by Derek St. Holmes. However, the "Sometimes you wanna get higher" verse is sung by Nugent. Nugent admits that the song was co-written by Rob Grange, who received no share. [4] "Stranglehold" is a guitar-driven track, over eight minutes long, and set the stage for Nugent's career. The guitar solo was recorded in a single take.