Rock Icon Shares Eulogy To ‘Dear Friend' and Fellow Legend Who Died At 77
Rock Icon Shares Eulogy To 'Dear Friend' and Fellow Legend Who Died At 77 originally appeared on Parade.
There may not have been a Rick Derringer without Edgar Winter.
Derringer, the legendary guitarist behind the classic rock hit, 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' died on May 26 at age 77. As a teen, Derringer tasted success as part of the '60s rock group, The McCoys—best known for their hit, 'Hang On Sloopy.'
However, in the 1970s, his career received a boost when he first collaborated with Johnny Winter, before joining his brother's band. As part of Edgar Winter's White Trash and then The Edgar Winter Group, Derringer produced and played on hit songs 'Frankenstein' and 'Free Ride.'
Derringer also recorded versions of 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' on the albums Johnny Winter And and Edgar Winter's Roadwork. But it's the version on Derringer's debut album, 1973's All American Boy, that became a Top 25 hit.
Following Derringer's death, Edgar Winter shared a touching tribute to his friend on social media.
'I write this with a heavy heart, yet one filled with so many memories,' he wrote. 'I lost a dear friend and bandmate, and the world lost one of the greatest guitarists and writers in Rock 'n' Roll. Rick Derringer!
'Rick was one of the most gifted, versatile, and adaptable guitarists I ever had the honor and pleasure of working with. He was a kindred spirit who loved and understood all music,' continued Winter, who called Derringer a 'true artist and creative collaborator.'
'His positive energy both on and offstage with our bands…gave us (and the world) moments to treasure for all time,' concluded Edgar. 'Rick is now up there with Johnny — in Rock 'n ' Roll Blue Heaven! I look up to them both with undying love and admiration.'
Rick Derringer is also known for 'Real American,' the theme song to WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan. Derringer also worked with KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Alice Cooper, Steely Dan and 'Weird Al' Yankovic. Derringer won a Best Comedy Recording Grammy for producing 'Eat It,' Yankovic's parody of Michael Jackson's 'Beat It.'Rock Icon Shares Eulogy To 'Dear Friend' and Fellow Legend Who Died At 77 first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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