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Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with "Hang On Sloopy" and sang Hulk Hogan's theme song, dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.
'Hang on Sloopy' singer Rick Derringer dies at 77
Rick Derringer's music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." The song is a staple at Ohio State ...
Who Was Rick Derringer? 5 Things About the ‘Hang on Sloopy’ Singer Who Died
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. His ...
Rick Derringer Dies: “Hang On Sloopy” & “Rock And Roll, Hootchie Koo” Singer-Guitarist Was 77
Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in "Hang on Sloopy" and created a rock staple in "Rock and Roll, Hootchie ...
Rock legend Rick Derringer, of 'Hang On, Sloopy' fame, dies in Ormond Beach
Over a six-decade career, Derringer worked with an astonishing array of stars that went well beyond the rock 'n' roll genre.
Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known For ‘Hang On Sloopy' and ‘Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo' Dead at 77
Derringer worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced Weird Al Yankovic's first ...
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Rick Derringer, 'Hang on Sloopy' singer and 'Real American' writer, dies at 77
Rick Derringer, rock legend behind 'Hang on Sloopy' and Hulk Hogan's 'Real American,' has died at 77 in Florida.