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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-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies at 77
He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...
Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77
Derringer played with Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, and Alice Cooper and produced six albums by "Weird Al" Yankovic alongside ...
Rick Derringer, who had hits with ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ and ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
Derringer earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album has died. No cause of death was announced.
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Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo ...
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, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, ...
'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rocker and former Sarasota resident Rick Derringer dies
From hit songs to Hulk Hogan’s theme, Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture — and Sarasota-Manatee, where he once lived ...
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Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77
Rick Derringer, the guitarist and songwriter who scored hits with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and a cover of “Hang on Sloopy” while working with everyone from Steely Dan to “Weird Al ...
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Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports
Guitar hero and rock 'n' roll legend Rick Derringer, of "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to TMZ, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.