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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 dead at 77: Grammy-winning classic rock guitarist who worked with Cyndi Lauper & had number 1 hit dies
RICK Derringer, the legendary guitarist behind the garage rock number-one Hang On Sloopy and Hulk Hogan’s themes, has died at ...
Grammy-winning 70s rock guitarist Rick Derringer dies aged 77
Classic rock guitarist, singer, and producer Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Tony Wilson, a long-time friend of ...
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Music Legends Share Heartfelt Memories of Iconic Guitarist Who Died at 77
Parade. Guitarist Rick Derringer, known for his work with The McCoy's and hit song “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died in ...
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Rocker Rick Derringer dies at 77
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 ...
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Grammy-winning Rick Derringer, guitarist of ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ 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 and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for pr ...
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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 Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for pr ...