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Who Was Rick Derringer? 5 Things About the ‘Hang on Sloopy’ Singer Who Died
The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...
Ohio State rock' n' roll icon passes away after decades of bringing fans closer together
Hang on Sloopy has been a staple of Ohio State football since 1965. Guitarist Rick Derringer, who helped give fans the famed ...
Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with "Hang On Sloopy" and sang Hulk Hogan's theme song, dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.
Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports
From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.
Rick Derringer, who sang the chart-topper ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
Rick Derringer, a wide-ranging musician who sang the garage-rock anthem “Hang On Sloopy,” wrote the 1970s hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” produced parody songs for “Weird Al” Yankovic and gave pro ...
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Rick Derringer dies at 77
On Tuesday, May 27, Rick Derringer’s publicist announced the legendary musician had died at the age of 77. No cause of death ...
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Rick Derringer, Rock Legend Known for “Hang on Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo,” Dead at 77
Legendary rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his hits from the 60s and 70s Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77.
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.