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 ...

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 Koo" died May 26. He was 77.

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 producing ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

Rick Derringer's connection to guitarist and singer Dickey Betts Rick Derringer's signature solo hit, "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," was released in 1973. The first verse includes the lyrics: "There was ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with ...

The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick Derringer here.

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, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was 77.