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, 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.

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.