Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has died. The musician who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy” died Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom and supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart." ...

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 ...

Rick Derringer, the guitarist and singer best known for hits like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died at the age of 77.

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77 Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work, production and more.

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77 Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom and supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie ...

Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom and supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart." ...

Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom and supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart." ...