Johnny Winter, left, and Rick Derringer perform at Fillmore East in New York City, before the closing of the venue in 1971. Derringer, who became a rock icon over a six-decade career, died on ...

Rick Derringer, the acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter known for “Hang on Sloopy,” “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” and the wrestling anthem “Real American,” has died at the age of 77.

Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The 'Hang On Sloopy' singer was 77.

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic.

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic.

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic.

Derringer formed the band The McCoys with his brother Randy with their hit “Hang On Sloopy” making it all the way to No. 1 on the charts in the ’60s, according to Ohio Magazine.

Classic rock guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Derringer’s longtime friend and caretaker, Tony Wilson, shared the news via Facebook.

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic. The multi-hyphenate won only one Grammy in his nearly ...

Derringer formed the band The McCoys with his brother Randy with their hit “Hang On Sloopy” making it all the way to No. 1 on the charts in the ’60s, according to Ohio Magazine.

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic. The multi-hyphenate won only one Grammy in his nearly ...

Derringer also found success as a producer on 1972’s “Frankenstein” performed by Edgar Winter Group and working with Weird Al Yankovic.