He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six albums.

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.

From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.

Rick Derringer performing in 1976. Getty Images “Renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer passed at 8:09 PM on May 26th, surrounded by his loving wife, singer-songwriter and band of 28 ...

Rick Derringer's signature solo hit, "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," was released in 1973. The first verse includes the lyrics: "There was a group called The Jokers, ...

Rick Derringer's signature solo hit, "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," was released in 1973. The first verse includes the lyrics: "There was a group called The Jokers, ...

The widow and friends of the recently passed rocker Rick Derringer are planning an all-star tribute show for Aug. 5 in ...

Rick Derringer was still ready to 'rock 'n' roll' Derringer, best known for hits "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," died on May 26, Memorial Day, at 8:09 p.m.

Rick Derringer was still ready to 'rock 'n' roll' Derringer, best known for hits "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," died on May 26, Memorial Day, at 8:09 p.m.

Rick Derringer was still ready to 'rock 'n' roll' Derringer, best known for hits "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," died on May 26, Memorial Day, at 8:09 p.m.

Rick Derringer was still ready to 'rock 'n' roll' Derringer, best known for hits "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," died on May 26, Memorial Day, at 8:09 p.m.