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

Rick Derringer tribute Guitar hero, songwriter, and acclaimed producer Rick Derringer died earlier this year at age 77 in Ormond Beach.

Rick Derringer In a rare and exclusive interview before his death in May, the 60s pop star recalls inspiring Eddie Van Halen, being in a band with Johnny Winter, and much more.

The opening chords of Rick Derringer's hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling's popularity and stadium size exploded ...

The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling’s popularity and stadium size ...

Rock ‘n’ roll legend, writer of Hulk Hogan's theme song, Rick Derringer, also passed away this year Guitar hero and rock ‘n’ roll legend Rick Derringer died in Ormond Beach at age 77 on ...

“We’re very excited in general that it’s a great wrestler’s theme song, but that it’s become almost a new national anthem in some points of view,” Derringer said.

Rock guitar hero Rick Derringer wrote his theme song, 1985's "Real American." Watch Hulk Hogan's First 'Wrestlemania' Match As great as Hogan was as a good guy, he may have been better as a villain.

So, there’s a little something for everybody. Rick Derringer, who played the Eddie Van Halen style guitar solo on “Eat It,” passed away this year. What was cool about making music with Rick?

By DAN GELSTON The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling’s popula… ...