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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.
'Hang on Sloopy' singer Rick Derringer dies at 77
Rick Derringer's music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." The song is a staple at Ohio State ...
Rick Derringer Dies: “Hang On Sloopy” & “Rock And Roll, Hootchie Koo” Singer-Guitarist Was 77
Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in "Hang on Sloopy" and created a rock staple in "Rock and Roll, Hootchie ...
Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies at 77
He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...
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 ...
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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
With a rocked-up arrangement and the title altered to “Hang on Sloopy,” the McCoys’ version of the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 that summer — replacing Barry McGuire’s ...
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Rick Derringer, 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rock guitarist, dies at 77
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 artists ...
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Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77
As a teen, he formed the McCoys with his brother, Randy, and found fame singing “Hang On Sloopy,” a No. 26 hit about lovers from different socioeconomic circumstances. Derringer enjoyed his ...