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Who Was Rick Derringer? 5 Things About the ‘Hang on Sloopy’ Singer Who Died
The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...
Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports
From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.
Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, a fiery guitaris, lead singer of 'Hang on Sloopy' and writer of 'Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and 'Real ...
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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 ...
Rick Derringer, ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ rock guitarist, dies at 77
Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The ...
Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77
Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.
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 for bands like Steely Dan, supplying the guitar ...
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4 Memorable Songs Featuring Late Guitar Great Rick Derringer, Including Tunes by Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, & Weird Al
In tribute to Rick Derringer, here are four memorable songs featuring the late guitar great by well-known artists, including Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77
Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was ...
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Rick Derringer recalls a young Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
Since his first hit with "Hang on Sloopy" in 1965, the guitarist has been among the most active players in rock — on stage, in the studio and behind the board ...
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Renowned guitarist Rick Derringer dies at 77
He achieved his first number one at just 17, collaborated with different stars, and went on three world tours with Ringo and the All Starr Band. Guitarist Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of ...