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 ...

Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer burst onto the rock scene in 1965 as leader of the McCoys. The band's "Hang On Sloopy," their biggest hit, topped the Billboard singles chart on Oct. 2, 1965. But ...

"My Girl Sloopy" by the Vibrations was an R&B hit in 1964... In the summer of '65, he was working at the Ohio State Fair when he heard "Hang on Sloopy" playing over the midway speakers. The percussion ...

Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in “Hang on Sloopy,” created a classic rock staple in “Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo,” produced the Edgar Winter Group’s hit “Frankenstein” and songs ...

Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist and singer best known for the 1965 chart-topping hit “Hang On Sloopy,” died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. His death was confirmed by ...

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 ...

In the summer of 1965, the Indiana-based band the McCoys released their debut single. While many bands often face some disappointment at the beginning of their careers, the McCoys burst out of the ...

The Rolling Stones brought their Zip Code Tour to Columbus, Ohio, on May 30, and they brought with them a new — and very old — addition to the set list. In honor of the location of the night's show, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ohio rocker Rick Derringer has died at age 77. His biggest solo hit was “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” although Ohio State fans ...

Musician Rick Derringer died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77. The singer gained recognition for his contributions to the rock band, The McCoys. Tony Wilson, a close friend and caretaker of Rick, ...