Rick Derringer was living the rock-and-roll dream in 1973, riding a top 40 hit with his “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” after ...

Rick Derringer was the mastermind behind ‘60s classics like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo,” but in the ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with ...

Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist and singer best known for the 1965 chart-topping hit “Hang On Sloopy,” died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was 77.

Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77.

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.He ...

Derringer was just 17 when his band The McCoys recorded the No.1 hit Hang On Sloopy in the summer of 1965. The song was actually responsible for knocking Yesterday by The Beatles out of the top spot.

Rick Derringer, a rock ‘n’ roll journeyman who had a long and fascinating career, has died. As Variety reports, Derringer passed away on Monday night in Ormond Beach, Florida. No cause of ...

Rick Derringer, the celebrated classic rock guitarist whose career spanned over six decades, has died aged 77. His longtime friend and caretaker Tony Wilson confirmed the news, stating Derringer ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with artists from Steely ...