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Music Icon Rick Derringer Passes Away at 77
5/30/2025
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- Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, celebrated for hits like "Hang On Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," has passed away at 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Renowned for his work with icons like Steely Dan and Cyndi Lauper, his legacy as a producer for "Weird Al" Yankovic and his vibrant contributions to music will be deeply missed.
