Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77. The news was confirmed by Derringer’s caretaker and close ...

Ohioan Rick Derringer's 1973 album "All American Boy" is one of numerous hits in a seven-decade career that's included singing the state's official rock song, "Hang On Sloopy," producing "Weird Al" ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing ...

In addition to a lengthy discography with his own bands, guitar hero and rock legend Rick Derringer also contributed to an astonishing array of music by a wide range of stars, starting in the 1970s.

The rock sensation who brought the world the "Hang on Sloopy" anthem has died. Rick Derringer died on May 26 at age 77 according to a Facebook post by caretaker Tony Wilson. Derringer passed away in ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing ...

The late singer and guitarist's caretaker and friend Tony Wilson confirmed he died on Monday, May 26 Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer died on Monday, May 26 He collaborated with artists like Steely ...