Rick Derringer, a fiery guitaris, lead singer of 'Hang on Sloopy' and writer of 'Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and 'Real ...

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

TMZ reports that Rick Derringer ... "Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II." Derringer performed twice on the album, including his composition of Demolition's theme, and a cover of "Rock and Roll ...

For a certain generation of pro wrestling fans ... it was written by Rick Derringer, a prolific songwriter and singer whose career spanned several decades. According to an announcement from ...

Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77 / IMAGO ... Professional wrestling fans have Derringer to thank for one of the most iconic wrestling theme songs of all-time. His friendship with Cyndi ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned ... and extensive work as a writer and producer of wrestling themes, including Hulk Hogan’s seemingly ageless “Real American,” has died ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer ... In 1985, he produced the World Wrestling Federation’s “The Wrestling Album,” which consisted mostly of pro wrestlers’ theme songs, many of which ...

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 ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned ... and extensive work as a writer and producer of wrestling themes like Hulk Hogan’s seemingly ageless “Real American,” has died, according ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom ... and extensive work as a writer and producer of wrestling themes like Hulk Hogan’s seemingly ageless “Real American,” has died, ...