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All-star tribute show to the late Rick Derringer planned for Daytona Beach in August
The widow and friends of the recently passed rocker Rick Derringer are planning an all-star tribute show for Aug. 5 in ...
Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, ...
Rick Derringer, ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ rock guitarist, dies at 77
Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The ...
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All American guitar legend Rick Derringer dies, aged 77
Among the first to pay tribute on social media was drummer Carmine Appice, who was a long-time friend and collaborator of Derringer’s. “RIP, my good friend Rick Derringer,” wrote Appice.
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Legendary guitarist dead at 77, he ‘leaves a void in the music world’
Yankovic also wrote his tribute to Derringer in a separate Instagram statement. “I’m very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derringer, has passed. Rick produced my first 6 ...
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Rick Derringer, Lead Singer of The McCoys and 'Hang on Sloopy' Musician, Dies at 77
Chris Walter/WireImage Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer, who collaborated with artists like Steely Dan and Alice Cooper and penned hits including "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and "Real American ...
Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit ...
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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 ...