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.

Ohioan Rick Derringer's 1973 album "All American Boy" is one of numerous hits in a seven-decade career that's included singing the state's official rock song, "Hang On Sloopy," producing "Weird Al" ...

The Ohio guitarist was one of rock’s most adaptable talents and had the production skills to go with his playing ...

In addition to a lengthy discography with his own bands, guitar hero and rock legend Rick Derringer also contributed to an astonishing array of music by a wide range of stars, starting in the 1970s.

In additon to his lengthy solo discography, Derringer, who died Monday in Ormond Beach, also contributed to work by an array of rock and pop icons.

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Rick Derringer died at the age of 77 in May 2025.

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 music career kicked off as a teen with the 1965 hit "Hang on Sloopy." The song became the official rock song of Ohio and the unofficial fight song for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

(AP) - 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 ...

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 ...