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Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dead at 77
Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.
Rick Derringer, who sang the chart-topper ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
He later wrote the classic rock anthem “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and produced parody songs for “Weird Al” Yankovic.
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Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Still Isn’t Country Music, Despite AMA Awards
The AMAs treated “Cowboy Carter” as if it were country music (it's not) and gave Beyonce awards for female country artist and ...
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Rick Derringer, 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 ...
Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
Derringer —whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic ...
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On This Day in 1967, The Beatles Made Psychedelic Rock Mainstream With ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’
On this day in 1967, The Beatles changed modern music forever with the release of 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band'.
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14 Musical Acts From the 1960s That Are Still Touring
There aren’t many careers that have the longevity of music. Though performing live music requires stamina, dexterity, and ...
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Ringo Starr To Tour US This Fall With His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band have confirmed plans for a US tour this fall. The run kicks off in June and concludes in ...