“Three-Chord Town” Charted to #1 on Amazon Music in March, 2025.
I’m Rip Gerber, a 62-year-old country artist making my debut with “Three-Chord Town,” a deeply personal anthem that just hit #1 on Amazon Music. Written in the wake of my 28-year marriage ending during the COVID-19 pandemic, this track channels my journey from heartbreak to resilience after losing my father, job, health, and marriage, and moving to Nashville for a fresh start. Born on a Steinway piano-ironically a gift from my ex-wife-and inspired by a creatively charged weekend in the Bay Area, the song blends raw honesty, humor, and irony, capturing the ache of lost love and the dream of starting anew. Featuring poignant lyrics and a heartfelt “Gimmies Choir” led by my son, it’s a bittersweet reflection on life’s upheavals that resonates universally, as noted by Americana Highways, which exclusively premiered the music video by Gonzalez Media Productions.
“Three-Chord Town” is more than a song-it’s my therapy, born in Nashville’s 12 South on a chilly night in 2021, where I turned pain into music that saved me. It’s about what lingers after loss-the burdens we leave behind and the treasures we carry forward-striking a chord with anyone who’s faced life’s sharp turns. With its mix of country storytelling and emotional depth, I’d be honored if you’d give it a listen and consider sharing it with your audience.
The official music video of “Three-Chord Town” has surpassed 100,000 views on YouTube and video streaming platforms.