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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rick Derringer dead at 77: Grammy-winning classic rock guitarist who worked with Cyndi Lauper & had number 1 hit dies
ROCK STAR GONE Rick Derringer dead at 77: Grammy-winning classic rock guitarist who worked with Cyndi Lauper & had number 1 hit dies RICK Derringer, guitarist behind the garage rock number-one hit Hang On Sloopy, has died at 77. The musician passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, according to a Facebook post by longtime friend and carer Tony Wilson. Advertisement 3 Rick Derringer has died at 77 Credit: Getty 3 Seen here around 1980, Rick shot to fame aged just 17 after his band's debut single hit number one in 1965 Credit: Getty 3 Rick performing in Michigan in 2012 Credit: Getty Rick had suffered from several health issues in recent months, according to the post, though no specific cause of death was given. He shot to fame when he was just 17 after his band, The McCoys, recorded 'Hang On Sloopy" in 1965. The record hit number one and is revered as a classic from the garage rock era. After four years of touring, three members of The McCoys including Rick joined forces with the long-white-haired blues rocker Johnny Winter, in 1969. Advertisement As a four-piece the group put out an album called Johnny Winter And. Rick later joined Johnny's brother, Edgar Winter, full-time in his band White Trash, releasing the EP Roadwork. In 1973, he worked a solo album, All American Boy, which featured the hit single Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo. He is also credited with discovering Weird Al Yankovic, producing music for his albums and videos, such as the Michael Jackson parodies 'Eat It' and 'Who's Fat.' Advertisement Rick's sole Grammy Award came from his work producing Yankovic's albums. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rick Derringer dead at 77: Grammy-winning classic rock guitarist who worked with Cyndi Lauper & had number 1 hit dies
RICK Derringer, guitarist behind the garage rock number-one hit Hang On Sloopy, has died at 77. The musician passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, according to a Facebook post by longtime friend and carer Tony Wilson. Advertisement 3 Rick Derringer has died at 77 Credit: Getty 3 Seen here around 1980, Rick shot to fame aged just 17 after his band's debut single hit number one in 1965 Credit: Getty 3 Rick performing in Michigan in 2012 Credit: Getty Rick had suffered from several health issues in recent months, according to the post, though no specific cause of death was given. He shot to fame when he was just 17 after his band, The McCoys, recorded 'Hang On Sloopy" in 1965. The record hit number one and is revered as a classic from the garage rock era. After four years of touring, three members of The McCoys including Rick joined forces with the long-white-haired blues rocker Johnny Winter, in 1969. Advertisement As a four-piece the group put out an album called Johnny Winter And. Rick later joined Johnny's brother, Edgar Winter, full-time in his band White Trash, releasing the EP Roadwork. In 1973, he worked a solo album, All American Boy, which featured the hit single Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo. He is also credited with discovering Weird Al Yankovic, producing music for his albums and videos, such as the Michael Jackson parodies 'Eat It' and 'Who's Fat.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Latest Exclusive Rick's sole Grammy Award came from his work producing Yankovic's albums. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rick Derringer death: Classic rock guitarist of ‘Hang On Sloopy' fame dies aged 77
Classic rock guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has reportedly died at the age of 77. Derringer's longtime friend and caretaker, Tony Wilson, shared the news via Facebook. The guitarist was surrounded by his wife, Jenda, and Wilson when he passed on May 26. No cause of death has been given. Derringer shot to fame at age 17 when his band The McCoys recorded 'Hang On Sloopy.' The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. After four years touring with The McCoys, Derringer joined Johnny Winter in 1969, forming Johnny Winter And. Derringer later joined Edgar Winter's White Trash full-time, and released the EP Roadwork. Derringer released a solo album, All American Boy, in 1973, which featured the hit song 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' as a single. Later in his career, Derringer lent his talents to the albums of Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, and Kiss, among others. 'Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,' Wilson wrote in a statement. 'His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones.' More to follow
