Rick Derringer, a fiery guitaris, lead singer of 'Hang on Sloopy' and writer of 'Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and 'Real ...

Rick Derringer's music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." The song is a staple at Ohio State games.

The Celina, Ohio native's musical legacy is long and varied and his guitar work ranged from OSU anthem "Hang On Sloopy" to ...

Derringer worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced Weird Al Yankovic's first six albums.

Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded "Hang On Sloopy," had a hit with "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and earned a Grammy Award for producing ...

Rick Derringer, Who Had a Hit With 'Hang on Sloopy' and Produced 'Weird Al,' Dies at 77 Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On ...

The rock sensation who brought the world the "Hang on Sloopy" anthem has died. Rick Derringer died on May 26 at age 77 according to a Facebook post by caretaker Tony Wilson. Derringer passed away ...

Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in “Hang on Sloopy,” created a classic rock staple in “Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo,” produced the Edgar Winter Group’s hit ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for ...