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The previous lead singer of the influential band the McCoys was 77 years outdated.
Rock Musician Rick Derringer and his spouse Brenda Jean arrive on the Sarasota Movie Competition January 26, 2002 in Sarasota, FL. (Photograph by George McGinn/Getty Pictures)
“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones,” Wilson wrote, in accordance with the Related Press.
No explanation for dying was given, however those that knew Derringer greatest have indicated that he had been battling well being points for fairly a while.
An epic and versatile profession
As frontman for the McCoys, Derringer recorded his first hit, “Hang on Sloopy” on the age of 18.
Years later, he would discover success as a solo artist with the enduring onerous rock anthem “Rock and Roll Hoocie Koo.”
Along with his work as a singer-songwriter, Derringer was an in-demand session guitarist, working with artists as different as Cyndi Lauper and Barbra Streisand.
Member of ‘The All Starrs’ band Edgar Winter, Wally Palmer, Rick Derringer, Ringo Starr, Richard Web page, Gary Wright and Gregg Bissonette poses for photographers in the course of the launch of their european tour in Guildford, Surrey on June 1, 2011. (Photograph credit score ought to learn BEN STANSALL/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
Within the later years of his profession, he additionally developed a popularity as a gifted producer, collaborating with such artists as Ringo Starr and “Weird” Al Yankovic.
Because the ’70s gave method to the ’80s, Derringer switched gears as soon as once more, this time collaborating on album for the WWE. One track he penned — “Real American” — would go on to function Hulk Hogan’s official theme track.
“Rest in Peace my friend. It was an honor to know you, work with you and call you a friend,” wrote famed guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
“From classic rock to Weird Al, Hulk Hogan, and Ringo Starr, he left his mark across generations of music. Rest in power, Rick,” music journalist Eric Alpert chimed in.
Our ideas exit to Derringer’s family members throughout this enormously troublesome time.
