May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...

The Celina, Ohio native's musical legacy is long and varied and his guitar work ranged from OSU anthem "Hang On Sloopy" to ...

The rock guitarist, best known for “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” died at 77. Find out more about Rick ...

He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...

Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.

Tony Wilson, known as Young James Brown, was a dear friend and caretaker of Rick Derringer. He shared the heartbreaking news ...

Musician, producer and song writer Rick Derringer died Monday at 77. He was known for the song "Hang On Sloopy" and won a grammy for the parody "Eat It" that he produced for "Wierd Al" Yankovic.

American musician Rick Derringer died at age 77 on Monday, May 26. He was best known for his work with the 1960s classic rock band The McCoys, in which he served as a singer and guitarist. He also ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded "Hang On Sloopy," had a hit ...

CELINA - The man who sang lead vocals on The McCoys' megahit "Hang on Sloopy" and went on to make a name for himself with the ...

Sloopy, hang on. KABIR BHATIA, BYLINE: The song "Hang On Sloopy" by The McCoys was a No. 1 hit in 1965. The lead singer was 17-year-old Rick Derringer, who was born and raised in Ohio. The song ...