Rock guitarist dead at 77
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ORMAND BEACH, Fl. () — Rick Derringer, who is best known for singing lead on the 60s smash hit, “Hang On, Sloopy” and the 70s hit “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” has died.

Not only was Derringer a talented singer and musician, but he also did session work with big acts like Barbra Streisand and Steely Dan. He was also a music producer, putting his signature on The Edgar Winter Group’s 1972 smash “Frankenstein” and producing Weird Al Yankovic’s first album. Derringer was always happy to feature up and coming acts, like Patti Smith, who he featured on the song “Jump” from his debut album, “All-American Boy” in 1973.

He toured with Cyndi Lauper and played on three of her albums. Most recently, Derringer toured with Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, Peter Frampton and many others.

Derringer died Monday. No cause of death has been announced. He was 77.

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