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The late singer and guitarist's caretaker and friend Tony Wilson confirmed he died on Monday, May 26Singer and guitarist Rick ...
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Rick Derringer Dead at 77
Rick Derringer, the guitarist, songwriter and producer who wrote or contributed to a body of hits spanning decades, died on ...
Derringer's band, the McCoys, was behind the 1965 hit "Hang On Sloopy," and he collaborated with the likes of Barbra ...
He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...
Tributes started pouring in following the tragic news as his loved ones took to social media to remember his legacy and honor ...
Classic rock guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has reportedly died at the age of 77. Derringer’s longtime friend and ...
The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...
Derringer, born Rick Zehringer, co-founded The McCoys with his brother, drummer Randy Zehringer, in their native Ohio in 1962, and they played alongside bass player Dennis Kelly. He was also ...