The Ohio guitarist was one of rock’s most adaptable talents and had the production skills to go with his playing ...

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 ...

‘70s Rock Star Says Comedy Icon ‘Single-Handedly Ruined’ His Career in Resurfaced Interview originally appeared on Parade. Rick Derringer was the mastermind behind ‘60s classics like ...

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at 77 following complications from a recent medical episode. His wife, Jenda, and longtime caretaker, Tony Wilson, have confirmed that ...

Rick Derringer was the mastermind behind ‘60s classics like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo,” but in the 1980s, he took a detour from the typical rock and roll track when ...