The late Hulk Hogan was a real American, but it’s a whole lot more complicated than that. (Especially, if you’re Black.) ...

Derringer, who was 77, was best known as the singer of Hang on Sloopy as a member of the McCoys, and writer of Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo and Hulk Hogan’s Real American wrestling theme.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Rick Derringer contributed to a number of songs on the 1987 follow-up, "The Wrestling Album II", and also worked with Steely Dan, Ringo Starr and "Weird Al" Yankovic throughout his career.

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 ...