Classic rock guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of 77. ... Wilson wrote: “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, ...

Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports Jim Abbott and Wade Tatangelo, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Updated May 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM ...

Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies at 77. ... “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, ...

FILE – Guitarist Rick Derringer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York on July 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, ... “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, ...

Rick Derringer's music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." ... Derringer leaves behind a legacy of a career that spans over six decades.

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77 Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work, production and more.