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Rick Derringer, legendary rock artist and music icon, dead

Rick Derringer, Legendary Guitarist & ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' Hitmaker, Dead at 77

Rick Derringer - legendary guitarist, rock icon and songwriter behind hits such as "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and "Real American" - has died. He was 77 years old. The news comes via a Facebook post from the musician's caretaker,

New York Post on MSN · 18h

Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77

Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the ’60s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime friend, Tony Wilson, shared the shocking news via Facebook on Tuesday.

USA TODAY · 17h

Rock legend Rick Derringer, of 'Hang On, Sloopy' fame, dies in Ormond Beach

Over a six-decade career, Derringer worked with an astonishing array of stars that went well beyond the rock 'n' roll genre.

Janet Jackson receives Icon Award

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Janet Jackson receives Icon Award at 2025 American Music Awards, performs on TV for first time in 7 years

Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the American Music Awards and received the show's prestigious Icon Award.

USA Today · 1d

Janet Jackson honored with ICON Award at 2025 AMAs

Janet Jackson received the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, celebrating her as one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era.

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Janet Jackson Says Her Family’s ‘Dream Wasn’t Ever to Be Famous’ While Accepting AMAs ICON Award

Janet Jackson is an indisputable cultural icon, so it was only natural that the 10-time Billboard Hot 100-topping artist was honored with the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday (May 26).

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‘Real American’ songwriter, Rick Derringer, dead at 77

After bringing rock and roll to the masses for six decades, both with various artists and in his solo career, Rick Derringer ...

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Legendary rock guitarist dead at 77: ‘We thought we had years left’

Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer, known for “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, died on Memorial Day. He was 77. TMZ reports ...

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Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, OutKast and More Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2025

Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, OutKast and more have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the class of 2025.

Music and Film Icon Celebrated on Her 79th Birthday

Happy birthday to Cheryl Sarkisian, the music and film icon better known as simply Cher, who turns 79 on Tuesday, May 20.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame branded a 'disgrace' after SIX icons are snubbed for Class of 2025

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been branded a 'disgrace' after six musical icons were snubbed from the Class of 2025. Mariah Carey, Phish, Oasis, Billy Idol, Joy Division + New Order and ...

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Soul icon, 83, is excited he’s finally going into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Chubby Checker is happy to receive his long-overdue accolades as part of an illustrious 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class that includes Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, and The ...

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2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class includes The White Stripes. When and how to watch the induction ceremony?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its newest class of inductees, officially recognizing music icons like Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, and The White Stripes, as "music legends who have ...

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