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Rick Derringer, music legend and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker, dies at 77: Reports

Guitar hero and rock 'n' roll legend Rick Derringer, of "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to TMZ, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. He was ...
Rolling Stone

Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77

Rick Derringer, the guitarist and songwriter who scored hits with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and a cover of “Hang on Sloopy” while working with everyone from Steely Dan to “Weird Al” Yankovic, died ...
New York Post

Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77

Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime friend and ...
Yahoo

Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies at 77

Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was 77. “With a career ...
CNN

Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77

Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77. The news was confirmed by Derringer’s caretaker and close ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rocker and former Sarasota resident Rick Derringer dies

Guitar hero and rock ‘n’ roll legend Rick Derringer, of “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to reports on TMZ and other outlets. The former ...