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- Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer died on Monday, Might 26
- He collaborated with artists like Steely Dan and Alice Cooper and penned hits together with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and “Actual American”
- No explanation for dying has been revealed
Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer, who collaborated with artists like Steely Dan and Alice Cooper and penned hits together with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and “Actual American,” has died. He was 77.
Tony Wilson, his caretaker and buddy, confirmed the information of his dying on Tuesday, Might 27 in a Fb submit.
“Derringer’s legacy extends past his music, entertaining followers together with his signature power and expertise. His passing leaves a void within the music world, and he shall be deeply missed by followers, colleagues, and family members,” he wrote on the platform.
In line with him, Rick died on Monday, Might 26 in Ormond Seaside, Fla. together with his spouse of 28 years Jenda Derringer and Wilson by his facet. No explanation for dying was revealed, nonetheless, Fb posts from Rick’s official web page revealed he had an ankle bypass in March.
“R I P RICK DERRINGER LEGENDARY GUITARIST ENTERTAINER PRODUCER WRITER – HANG ON SLOOPY ROCK AND ROLL HOOCHIE KOO – REAL AMERICAN – RICK THE YACHT RICK AND JENDA DERRINGER YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY,” Wilson captioned a separate Fb submit
Born in Ohio, Rick skyrocketed to fame because the lead singer of The McCoys when his band’s music “Hold On Sloopy” landed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Scorching 100 in 1965.
Following a four-year stint within the band, he teamed up with Johnny Winter in 1969 and shaped Johnny Winter And. Later, he Edgar Winter’s White Trash
In 1973, Rick shared his debut album All American Boy, which featured the hit single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.”
Through the years, Rick was a session musician for artists like Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, KISS and extra.
He additionally notably found Bizarre Al Yankovic and labored as a producer on his albums and movies, together with the Michael Jackson parodies “Eat It” and “Who’s Fats.” Rick earned a Grammy for his manufacturing work on Yankovic’s albums.
He additionally penned standard theme songs for wrestlers, together with Hulk Hogan’s “Actual American,” which has been utilized by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and President Donald Trump.
Rick pivoted genres within the early 2000s and started making easy jazz. He additionally ended up touring with Ringo Starr and The All Starr Band for 3 years.
In line with Wilson, particulars concerning funeral preparations and memorial companies shall be introduced sooner or later.
Wilson has not but responded to ipromiseyoumedia’s request for remark.
