TMZ reports that Rick Derringer, a musician known for his collaboration with WWE in the 1980s, including his composition of Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, passed away this past Monday.

But most wrestling fans know him as the musician behind Hulk Hogan’s iconic entrance theme, “Real American”. Via his friendship with Cyndi Lauper, Derringer entered the world of pro ...

Rick Derringer, the prolific songwriter who co-created Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, died Monday evening in Ormond Beach, FL. at the age of 77 ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.

Hulk Hogan 'Real American' & The Wrestling Album Musician Rick Derringer Dead At 77 Rick Derringer worked on a number of WWE theme songs, including Real American.

Rick Derringer, the fiery guitarist, producer, and the man behind one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable anthems, has died at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in ...

The singer had a decades-spanning career, and included hits like 'Hang On Sloopy' and the beloved theme music for wrestler Hulk Hogan ...

Rick Derringer is dead. Known for “Hold On Sloopy,” “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo” and Hulk Hogan’s theme song, “Real American,” Derringer was a Zelig of the liner notes, playing ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with ...

Besides “Hang on Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” Derringer was also best known for recording Hulk Hogan’s famous WWE theme song “Real American” — a hit that has since ...

RICK Derringer, the legendary guitarist behind the garage rock number-one Hang On Sloopy and Hulk Hogan’s themes, has died at 77. The musician passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Mond… ...