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Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,' Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and ‘Real American' Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash "Hang on Sloopy," a ‘70s solo ...
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.
Rock legend known for ‘60s, ‘70s hits and wrestler’s theme song dead at 77
Derringer first rose to fame as the lead singer of The McCoys, who reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the 1965 song ...
Sauk Rapids' Rock the Riverside returns for fifth year of rock concerts
The fifth year of the concert series features both local and statewide rock bands, spanning many decades and music styles.
Legendary guitarist dead at 77, he ‘leaves a void in the music world’
“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,” Wilson wrote. “His ...
‘Rockestra Theme’: The song that almost caused a lawsuit between John Bonham and Paul McCartney
Most people would be honoured to jam with Paul McCartney, but John Bonham was less than thrilled when working with Macca ...
‘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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Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77
Redferns Besides “Hang on Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” Derringer was also best known for recording Hulk Hogan’s famous WWE theme song “Real American” — a hit that has ...