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‘Hang on Sloopy’ and 11 more songs that showcase the late Rick Derringer’s guitar genius
The Celina, Ohio native's musical legacy is long and varied and his guitar work ranged from OSU anthem "Hang On Sloopy" to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Mercer County native Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit ...
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 ...
‘Hang On Sloopy’ singer Rick Derringer dies at 77
Rick Derringer died Monday at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida, according to a Facebook post made by his caregiver, ...
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 ... worked extensively with singer Cyndi Lauper and wrote and produced many ...