Rick Derringer, the fiery guitarist, producer, and the man behind one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable anthems, has died at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Ormond ...

Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Rick's wife Jenda Derringer told TMZ that her husband passed away "peacefully" Monday night after a medical episode.

NEW YORK — Classic rock guitarist and "Real American" singer Rick Derringer has died. He was 77 years old. His longtime wife, Jenda Derringer, told TMZ he died "peacefully" at a hospital in Ormond ...

The "Real American" singer died on Memorial Day with his wife and caretaker by his side. By Hannah Dailey Rick Derringer — legendary guitarist, rock icon and songwriter behind hits such as “Rock and ...

In 1965, when he was just 17-years-old, Rick Derringer’s band The McCoys had a Billboard #1 hit with “Hang On, Sloopy”. In 1973, he had another hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” off his solo album ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the '60s smash "Hang on Sloopy," a '70s solo hit ...

It's another sad day for the world of pro wrestling, even if some fans may not be able to entirely grasp it. TMZ reports that Rick Derringer, a musician known for his collaboration with WWE in the ...

Rick Derringer is dead. Known for “Hold On Sloopy,” “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo” and Hulk Hogan’s theme song, “Real American,” Derringer was a Zelig of the liner notes, playing guitar, producing, and ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash "Hang on Sloopy," a ‘70s solo hit with "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo," session work with artists from Steely ...