The widow and friends of the recently passed rocker Rick Derringer are planning an all-star tribute show for Aug. 5 in Daytona Beach.

The widow and friends of the recently passed rocker Rick Derringer are planning an all-star tribute show for Aug. 5 in Daytona Beach.

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 ...

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 and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.

Yankovic also wrote his tribute to Derringer in a separate Instagram statement. “I’m very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derringer, has passed.

Among the first to pay tribute on social media was drummer Carmine Appice, who was a long-time friend and collaborator of Derringer’s. “RIP, my good friend Rick Derringer,” wrote Appice.

Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The 'Hang On Sloopy' singer was 77.

Rick Derringer, lead singer of The McCoys and "Hang on Sloopy" musician died on Monday, May 26. He was 77.

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for ...

Artists Rick Derringer, David Johansen and fellow Staten Islander, Earl Slick perform during the tribute concert that culminates in the anointing of Chuck Berry as the 17th American Music Master ...