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Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash "Hang on Sloopy," a ‘70s solo hit with "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo," session work with artists ...

In 1973, Derringer released his solo album All American Boy, featuring the iconic single Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, which became a defining track of his career. Throughout the decades, Derringer ...

Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime ...

Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist and singer best known for the 1965 chart-topping hit “Hang On Sloopy,” died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Guitar hero and rock 'n' roll legend Rick Derringer, of "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to TMZ, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. He ...

Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77.

Rick Derringer, lead singer of The McCoys and "Hang on Sloopy" musician died on Monday, May 26. He was 77.

Rick Derringer's music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." ... Rick Derringer died on May 26 at age 77 according to a Facebook post by caretaker Tony Wilson.

Rick Derringer, a rock ‘n’ roll journeyman who had a long and fascinating career, has died. As Variety reports, Derringer passed away on Monday night in Ormond Beach, Florida. No cause of ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with artists from Steely ...