Los Angeles Times

Rick Derringer, ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ rock guitarist, dies at 77

Rick Derringer, the guitarist and former McCoys rocker who gained popularity for songs including “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo,” and produced albums for a range of artists including ...
Columbus Dispatch

'Hang on Sloopy' singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

Rick Derringer, renowned rock musician and singer of "Hang on Sloopy," died at 77. Derringer's death occurred in Ormond Beach, Florida, with his wife and caretaker present. The rock sensation who ...
Variety

Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77

A fiery and remarkably versatile guitarist, a strong singer and a high-profile presence on New York’s rock scene of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Derringer also produced the Edgar Winter Group’s 1972 smash ...
The Washington Post

Rick Derringer, who sang the chart-topper ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77

Rick Derringer, a wide-ranging musician who sang the garage-rock anthem “Hang On Sloopy,” wrote the 1970s hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” produced parody songs for “Weird Al” Yankovic and gave pro ...