Derringer's wife, Jenda, told TMZ that the rock icon died on May 26 "peacefully" after being taken off life support Monday night following a medical episode.

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

From his early garage rock success to his many contributions to albums or tours by music royalty — Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper and Peter Frampton all enlisted him — Mr. Derringer introduced himself...