Rick Derringer, Iconic Voice Behind “Real American” and Demolition Themes, Dies

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer died Monday at age 77. The news was confirmed by his assistant, Tony Wilson, in a message posted on Facebook. “Derringer died at 8:09 p.m. on Monday. His wife, Jenda Derringer was at his side. Derringer’s legacy goes beyond his music, delighting fans with his energy and talent. His death leaves a void in the music world, his fans, colleagues and loved ones will miss him deeply,” wrote Wilson. He died a legend …

Rock Legend Rick Derringer Dies at 77: A Life of Riffs, Hits, and Cultural Impact

Rick Derringer, the legendary guitarist, singer, and producer whose career spanned over six decades, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77. He died peacefully in his sleep in Ormond Beach, Florida, surrounded by his wife, Jenda Derringer, and close friend Tony Wilson. The cause of death was heart failure following complications from recent triple bypass surgery. Rock Legend Rick Derringer Dies at 77: A Life of Riffs, Hits, and Cultural I…

Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with "Hang On Sloopy" and sang Hulk Hogan's theme song, dies at 77

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

Legendary rock guitarist, Grammy-winning producer dies at 77

Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer, who rose to fame with his band The McCoys and produced several Grammy-winning records, died on Memorial Day. He was 77.

Rick Derringer, who had hits with 'Hang On Sloopy' and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' dies at 77

Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work for bands like Steely Dan, supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and producing for Cyndi Lauper.

Iconic singer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 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 producing “Weird Al ” Yankovic’s debut album, has died. He was 77.