Rick Derringer, pictured here performing in Fort Lauderdale in 2016, died May 26, 2025, in Ormond Beach. He was a longtime Sarasota-Manatee resident.

Rick Derringer, the guitarist and singer best known for hits like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died at the age of 77.

Rick Derringer, the classic rock artist-songwriter best known for performing garage rock hit "Hang On Sloopy" and for writing "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo," has died, a rep for Derringer confirmed.

Classic rock guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by Derringer’s longtime friend and caretaker, Tony Wilson, in a ...

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77 Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work, production and more.

Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was 77.

FILE – Guitarist Rick Derringer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York on July 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File) By Associated Press | [email protected] UPDATED: May 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM PDT ...

Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work, production and more. FILE – Guitarist Rick Derringer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York on July 7, 2010.