Rick Mitarotonda of Goose with Chris Tomson and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performs at the Capitol Theatre on A originally appeared on Parade.. Ever since Ben & Jerry’s introduced Cherry ...

Born in Ohio, Rick skyrocketed to fame as the lead singer of The McCoys when his band's song “Hang On Sloopy" landed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.

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 ...

Rick Derringer, the artist-songwriter best-known for "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," has died at 77.

Rick Derringer, Legendary Guitarist & ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Hitmaker, Dead at 77. The "Real American" singer died on Memorial Day with his wife and caretaker by his side.

Rick Derringer, the pioneering guitarist, frontman of the influential, proto-garage rock act the McCoys, and a Grammy-winning producer for Weird Al, has died at 77.

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.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle followed winding road to NBA success. Indiana's coach is back in the Finals, continuing the dream he started pursuing while growing up in small-town New York.

Rick Derringer was still ready to 'rock 'n' roll' Derringer, best known for hits "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," died on May 26, Memorial Day, at 8:09 p.m.

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

Musician Rick Derringer died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77. The singer gained recognition for his contributions to the rock band, The McCoys.