BREAKING NEWS Rick Derringer dead at 77: 60s guitarist of The McCoys passes away as tributes pour in
Rick Derringer, a renowned classic rock guitarist, has died at the age of 77 on Monday.
Derringer's longtime friend and caretaker, Tony Wilson, confirmed the news on Facebook as he shared that the guitarist was surrounded by his wife Jenda and himself at the time of his passing.
Though no cause of death has yet been revealed, an official joint Facebook page for Derringer and his wife revealed he had been facing several health issues in recent months and had recently undergone an ankle bypass.
The musician was known for founding the rock band The McCoys and was known for recording the 1965 hit song Hang On Sloopy at just age 17.
The Grammy-winning rocker was also known for working with other music legends like Alice Cooper and Barbra Streisand.
Tributes started pouring in following the tragic news as his loved ones took to social media to remember his legacy and honor his memory.
The musician was known for founding the rock band The McCoys and was known for recording the 1965 hit song Hang On Sloopy at just age 17; pictured January 1970
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