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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Icon Shares Eulogy To ‘Dear Friend' and Fellow Legend Who Died At 77
Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. 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.
Metro
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Grammy-winning 70s rock guitarist Rick Derringer dies aged 77
Classic rock guitarist, singer, and producer Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Tony Wilson, a long-time friend of Derringer's, shared the news on Facebook, saying Wilson and Derringer's wife, Jenda, were at the rock star's side at the time of his death. Wilson did not share a cause of death, but wrote: 'Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining 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.' Born Richard Zehringer on August 5, 1947, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Derringer rose to fame as a teenager in the 1960s with the band The McCoys, whose debut single Hang On Sloopy topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, knocking The Rolling Stones' Satisfaction from the number one spot. The track's infectious energy marked the arrival of a prodigious young talent, and the musician went on to leave a major mark on rock music. He collaborated extensively with legends such as Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Alice Cooper, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic. His guitar work on tracks like Frankenstein and Free Ride helped define the sound of 1970s rock. In 1973, he released the solo album All American Boy, featuring the hit Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, which remains a classic. More Trending A versatile musician and producer, Derringer also made a name for himself behind the scenes, working on a wide range of albums across genres. He earned a Grammy Award for his production work with 'Weird Al' Yankovic and lent his talent to albums by Barbra Streisand, Todd Rundgren, and others. In the 1980s and beyond, he explored Christian rock and continued to tour and record prolifically. He is survived by his wife, Jenda, and their children. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis MORE: Billy Joel, 76, cancels all tour dates after being diagnosed with brain condition MORE: 'Gigs don't have to cost £400 – the next Taylor Swift could be down the road'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Great Biden Coverup: Aides debated whether to put the president in a wheelchair
There is something deeply fascinating about Hill Republicans (sometimes stammering) and media conservatives (sometimes shouting) ripping President Trump for accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. But he's not the only president in trouble. More on that in a moment. Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro called the deal "skeezy," saying the gift isn't coming "out of the goodness of their sweet little hearts…'It's an equal opportunity influencer – as long as you can help whitewash their image or smooth over the fact that they are in fact the world's largest proponents of terrorism on an international scale." Free Ride: Allies, Even Laura Loomer, Turn On President Trump For Accepting Luxury Jet From Qatar National Review, under the headline "Poison Plane," said in an editorial: "For one thing, the plane is a potential security threat, given all of the possible places to hide listening devices within a jumbo jet. Assuming that issue could be dealt with through an extensive security sweep, there are the ethical concerns… Read On The Fox News App "Making matters worse is that Qatar is no friend. Its government funds Al Jazeera, the anti-American propaganda channel. It funneled billions of dollars to Hamas, helping the terrorist group build up the infrastructure that allowed it to carry out the October 7 attacks. After the attacks, Qatar issued a statement calling 'Israel alone responsible' for the massacre… "There is absolutely nothing good that can come of an American president feeling he owes something to this terrorist-loving government." Veteran conservative radio host Erick Erickson points out that Attorney General Pam Bondi was a lobbyist for Qatar, paid $119,000 a month: "I don't think that we should agree with Pam Bondi saying, 'Oh, yes, Qatar can gift this to the Department of Defense on condition it goes to the Trump Presidential Library.'" And uber-Trump defender Laura Loomer called the deal a "stain" on his presidency. But the president isn't backing down, saying he would have to be "stupid" to pass up saving big bucks by accepting the gift." Biden Aides Allegedly Fretted Then-president Would Need Wheelchair If Re-elected, New Book Reveals Now to the former president. A new book out today, by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, unearths devastating new material about the coverup of Joe Biden's declining health. Now we've all known since the disastrous debate against Trump that Biden's mental acuity had dramatically dropped, and this is the main reason he was sequestered from the press and even from much of his own staff. But in a piece on Axios – wonder how it obtained an advance copy of the book – the authors reveal some stunning news: "Joe Biden's physical deterioration was so severe in 2023 and 2024 that advisers privately discussed the possibility he'd need to use a wheelchair if he won re-election." In "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," the authors cite "the significant degeneration of his spine — and his aides' alarm over it as Biden sought a second term at age 81." The book also reveals "the White House's determination to conceal the reality of Biden's condition, at the risk of his own health, while he faced a tough reelection bid against Donald Trump." Think about that for a second. While Trump has used poor judgment in accepting the Qatar plane, this is far worse. Yes, FDR was in a wheelchair, but the press agreed never to show him that way – that ain't happening today. And he wasn't 81. George Clooney Was 'Shaken' When Biden Failed To Recognize Him At Star Studded Fundraiser: Authors In the Guardian, which also got the book in advance, these on-the-record quotes from top Harris adviser David Plouffe – that the campaign was an F---ing nightmare, that Biden F----d us, he totally F----d us – hey, I'm just quoting here – shows the depth of intense anger at the former president for running again. And they're furious that he's doing a rehab tour on The View and BBC. They want him to get off the stage – hopefully not tripping – and stay there. Biden aides believed it was politically untenable to have Biden use a wheelchair amid his re-election campaign. Of course they did. It would be political suicide. Subscribe To Howie's Media Buzzmeter Podcast, A Riff On The Day's Hottest Stories His White House doctor Kevin O'Connor, pleading for more rest time, would tell the staff, "I'm trying to keep him alive, and you're trying to kill him." O'Connor "privately said that if he had another bad fall, a wheelchair might be necessary for what could be a difficult recovery," the authors report. One fall away. Biden didn't even recognize George Clooney, who had raised a record-breaking sum for him, and had to be prompted on who he was. Then Clooney wrote the New York Times op-ed urging Biden to drop out. The rest, as they say, is article source: The Great Biden Coverup: Aides debated whether to put the president in a wheelchair
