RIP Rick Derringer

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

 

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 reports on TMZ and other outlets.

 

The former Sarasota-Manatee resident was 77.

 

'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rocker and former Sarasota resident Rick Derringer dies

 

 

Edited yesterday at 01:55 AM by DaBillsFanSince1973

[US Egg]

Wow, quite an impressive music career bio, didn’t realize it. Honestly though, remember groaning through his set when he opened for Aerosmith in ‘76.

 

Yeah, it’s a bit cruel pointing this out, but he had a big hand in this:

…..it makes me smile though.

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

So much more to him than his legendary hit song … RIP 🎸

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

5 hours ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said:

So much more to him than his legendary hit song … RIP 🎸

 

Ormond Beach, FL – Renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer passed away at 8:09 PM on May 26, surrounded by his loving wife, singer-songwriter Jenda Derringer, his caretaker, and close friend Tony Wilson, also known as Young James Brown.

With a career spanning six decades, Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He first gained fame as a member of The McCoys, delivering the hit song "Hang On Sloopy." Beyond his own career, he collaborated with Steely Dan, Alice Cooper, KISS, Weird Al Yankovic, Cyndi Lauper, and Barbra Streisand. He also penned iconic songs like "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and "Real American."

Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, inspiring generations of fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones.

[Gugny]

Today I learned that Derringer produced Weird Al’s first six albums and played the guitar solo on “Eat It.”

[dhg]

Wow. I had no idea how diverse his career was. 

 

RIP