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Rick Derringer, the guitarist and songwriter who scored hits with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and a cover of “Hang on Sloopy” while working with everyone from Steely Dan to “Weird Al ...
Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in “Hang on Sloopy,” created a classic rock staple in “Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo,” produced the Edgar Winter Group’s hit ...
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 reports on TMZ and other outlets.
“Curated” is almost a dirty word these days, implying something artificial or forced, but in this context, it is about Tench’s visible, tangible affection for rock and roll as an art form ...
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.
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime ...
The announcement of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees usually sparks celebration, but recently, one beloved music icon made ...
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 ...
Rick Derringer, Legendary Guitarist & ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Hitmaker, Dead at 77. The "Real American" singer died on Memorial Day with his wife and caretaker by his side.
Rick Derringer, the guitarist and former McCoys rocker who gained popularity for songs including “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo,” and produced albums for a range of ...