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Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo ...
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.
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Rick Derringer Dead, Artist Behind Hulk Hogan's 'Real American' WWE Theme Dies At Age 77
Rock star Rick Derringer, the artist behind several top 20 hits and Hulk Hogan's famous WWE theme "Real American" passed away ...
Guitarist and songwriter who played on classic hits and penned pro wrestling theme songs, dead at 77
His work became solidified in the hearts of wrestling fans when he wrote and performed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” ...
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Rick Derringer, Musician Behind Hulk Hogan 'Real American' Theme, Passes Away
Wrestling fans know Derringer as the man behind "Real American," the theme song used by Hulk Hogan during the height of ...
Hulk Hogan 'Real American' & The Wrestling Album Musician Rick Derringer Dead At 77
Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Rick's wife Jenda Derringer told TMZ that her husband passed away 'peacefully' Monda ...
Rick Derringer, ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Hulk Hogan theme writer, dead at 77
Rick Derringer, a prolific guitarist and producer behind several classic rock and the writer of one of Hulk Hogan’s most ...
Legendary guitarist dead at 77, he ‘leaves a void in the music world’
“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,” Wilson wrote. “His ...
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Rick Derringer, singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ passes away at 77
Rick Derringer, the singer behind Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” and several other WWE theme songs, has died. The 77-year-old’s ...
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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 ... In 1985, he produced the World Wrestling Federation’s “The Wrestling Album,” which consisted mostly of pro wrestlers’ theme songs, many of which ...
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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 ...