May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...

Musician, producer and song writer Rick Derringer died Monday at 77. He was known for the song "Hang On Sloopy" and won a grammy for the parody "Eat It" that he produced for "Wierd Al" Yankovic.

The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...

Dirt for Thursday, May 29, 2025 Derringer latest of pop music icons to leave us this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts ...

A Zelig-like rocker, the guitarist, singer and songwriter collaborated with the likes of Barbra Streisand and Peter Frampton and composed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” theme.

Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.

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

Tony Wilson, known as Young James Brown, was a dear friend and caretaker of Rick Derringer. He shared the heartbreaking news ...

CELINA - The man who sang lead vocals on The McCoys' megahit "Hang on Sloopy" and went on to make a name for himself with the ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.

Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist behind hits like “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” and “Hang On, Sloopy,” has died at age 77 in ...

From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.