NEW YORK — Classic rock guitarist and "Real American" singer Rick Derringer has died. He was 77 years old. His longtime wife, Jenda Derringer, told TMZ he died "peacefully" at a hospital in Ormond ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rick Derringer, long revered as one of rock's greatest guitarists, passed away at age 77 on May 26 at his home in Ormond Beach, ...

Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist and singer best known for the 1965 chart-topping hit “Hang On Sloopy,” died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. His death was confirmed by ...

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 artists from Steely ...

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. He was ...

Rick Derringer, the guitarist and songwriter who wrote “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” (1970), and worked extensively with Weird Al Yankovic, the co-creator of a memorable wrestling theme song, died on ...