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Passed first to Tokai and then Gibson, Derringer's futuristic, edgy, and uncompromising vision eventually found a home with B ...
May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...
He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...
The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...
Two of the most down-to-earth celebrities that this Patch editor has ever met both passed away suddenly last week.
Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer, known for “Hang on Sloopy” and “Hoochie Koo,” dies after lifelong music career.
American musician Rick Derringer died at age 77 on Monday, May 26. He was best known for his work with the 1960s classic rock band The McCoys, in which he served as a singer and guitarist. He also ...
Parade. Guitarist Rick Derringer, known for his work with The McCoy's and hit song “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died in ...
“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,” Wilson wrote. “His ...
Musician, producer and song writer Rick Derringer died Monday at 77. He was known for the song "Hang On Sloopy" and won a grammy for the parody "Eat It" that he produced for "Wierd Al" Yankovic.
Rick Derringer, a rock and roll lifer, a force behind the “rock ‘n wrestling” melding of the 1980s and other sporting and ...
Dirt for Thursday, May 29, 2025 Derringer latest of pop music icons to leave us this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts ...