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Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77

Headline from KRDO, on the newest of 2 developments

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died.

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  1. Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  2. Newest

    Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77

    Headline from KRDO ·

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77 (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

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

  2. Deadline

    Rick Derringer Dies: “Hang On Sloopy” & “Rock And Roll, Hootchie Koo” Singer-Guitarist Was 77 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in "Hang on Sloopy" and created a rock staple in "Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo" died May 26. He was 77.

  3. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Grammy-winning Rick Derringer, guitarist of 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' dies at 77 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Rick Derringer, guitarist and singer known for "Hang On Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," has died at 77.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Rick Derringer, 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' rock guitarist, dies at 77 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The 'Hang On Sloopy' singer was 77.

  5. Variety

    Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

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

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known For ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo’ Dead at 77 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Rick Derringer, the artist-songwriter best-known for "Hang On Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo," has died at 77, a representative confirmed.

  7. New York Post

    Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rick Derringer's longtime friend Tony Wilson shared the surprising news via Facebook on Tuesday.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Rick Derringer, Guitar Journeyman Behind 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' Dead at 77 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.

  9. KRDO

    Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77 (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died.

  10. CNN

    Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with Weird Al Yankovic, dead at 77 (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77.

  11. RedState

    RIP Rick Derringer, a Rock & Roll Great and a Master Guitarist (opens RedState)

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  12. FOX 5 DC

    Rick Derringer, ‘Hang On Sloopy’ singer and ‘Weird Al’ producer, dies at 77 (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    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.

  13. NBC News

    Rick Derringer, who had hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    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 producing "Weird Al " Yankovic's debut album, has died.

  14. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Rick Derringer, gifted guitarist who worked with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, dead at 77 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died.

  15. Boston

    Rick Derringer, who had hits with 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' and 'Hang On Sloopy,' dies at 77 (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Derringer earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album has died. No cause of death was announced.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Guitar Legend Rick Derringer Dead At 77 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer died on Memorial Day at the age of 77.

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