Rick Derringer
American rock musician (1947-2025) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77
Richard Dean Zehringer, known professionally as Rick Derringer, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He gained success in the 1960s with his band, the McCoys. Their debut single, "Hang On Sloopy", became a number-one hit in 1965 and is regarded as a classic track from the garage rock era.
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Edgar Winter Rick produced They Only Come Out at Night (1972)
"Weird Al" Yankovic Rick produced "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983)
Ronnie Montrose Bandmate in The Edgar Winter Group
Dan Hartman Bandmate in The Edgar Winter Group
Johnny Winter Rick produced Saints & Sinners (1974)
Bill Szymczyk Produced All American Boy (1973)
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The McCoys had seven songs chart in the top 100, including covers of "Fever" and "Come On, Let's Go". After releasing All American Boy, Derringer established a career as a solo artist.
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Wilson PickettAlso in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
Frankie HowerdAlso in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)