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‘Hang on Sloopy’ and 11 more songs that showcase the late Rick Derringer’s guitar genius
The Celina, Ohio native's musical legacy is long and varied and his guitar work ranged from OSU anthem "Hang On Sloopy" to ...
Rick Derringer, who had hits with ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ and ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit ...
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Guitarist Rick Derringer, Best Known for “Hang On Sloopy” & Edgar Winter Group’s Hit “Frankenstein,” Dies at 77
Derringer started his career in the 1960s, rising to fame as the teenage frontman of the McCoys with the hit “Hang on Sloopy.
In Memoriam May 2025: Rick Derringer and others
May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...
Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, ...
Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports
From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.
Who Was Rick Derringer? 5 Things About the ‘Hang on Sloopy’ Singer Who Died
The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...
Guitarist and songwriter who played on classic hits and penned pro wrestling theme songs, dead at 77
His work became solidified in the hearts of wrestling fans when he wrote and performed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” ...
Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77
Derringer played with Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, and Alice Cooper and produced six albums by "Weird Al" Yankovic alongside ...
Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo ...
Rock legend known for ‘60s, ‘70s hits and wrestler’s theme song dead at 77
Derringer first rose to fame as the lead singer of The McCoys, who reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the 1965 song ...
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Rick Derringer, who had hits with ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ and ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
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 ... pro wrestlers’ theme songs, many of which he ...