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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 & ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Hitmaker, Dead at 77
Rick Derringer — legendary guitarist, rock icon and songwriter behind hits such as “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and “Real ...
‘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
Derringer earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album has died. No cause of death was announced.
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 ...
Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, a fiery guitaris, lead singer of 'Hang on Sloopy' and writer of 'Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and 'Real ...
'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rocker and former Sarasota resident Rick Derringer dies
From hit songs to Hulk Hogan’s theme, Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture — and Sarasota-Manatee, where he once lived and worked as a Realtor.
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4 Memorable Songs Featuring Late Guitar Great Rick Derringer, Including Tunes by Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, & Weird Al
In tribute to Rick Derringer, here are four memorable songs featuring the late guitar great by well-known artists, including Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, and "Weird Al" Yankovic.