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Rick Zehringer Wiki Biography
Rick Derringer (born Ricky Dean Zehringer, August 5, 1947) is an American guitarist, vocalist, Grammy Award winning producer and entertainer.Derringer came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of The McCoys, who had a number one hit single with “Hang on Sloopy.” Derringer then turned to blues rock, scoring a 1974 hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”. He has also worked extensively with brothers Edgar and Johnny Winter, and with the group Steely Dan.
| Full Name | Rick Derringer |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 5, 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5′ 4″ (1.63 m) |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Jenda Derringer |
| Parents | Janice Lavine, John J. Zehringer, Hollywood, FL, USA, Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young, Hang On Sloop – Single Version, Nowhere Fast |
| http://www.twitter.com/rickderringer | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0220618 |
| Music Groups | The McCoys, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Johnny Winter And, Fire Inc., Hollywood, FL, USA, Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young, Hang On Sloop – Single Version, Nowhere Fast |
| Movies | Rick Derringer: Live at Cheney Hall, Guitar Heroes, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Rock Relief: Live in Concert, Hollywood, FL, USA |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | And what makes me happy now has changed as well . . . It’s one thing to play in a bar or at a biker festival, and hear a guy who’s been drinking beer all day come up and tell you how good you are. For a long time in your life that will make you happy. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | He wrote and performed “Real American”. Wrestler Hulk Hogan has used it for his entrance theme music. |
| 2 | Former member of The McCoys. |
| 3 | Was a lead guitarist with The Edgar Winter Group. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| It Might Get Loud | 2008 | Documentary performer: “Rock the Nation” | |
| Chikara: King of Trios 2008 – Night II | 2008 | Video writer: “Demolition” | |
| The Bill Engvall Show | 2007 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| Guitar Hero II | 2006 | Video Game writer: “ROCK AND ROLL HOOCHIE KOO” | |
| Summerslam | 2006 | TV Special performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 | 2005 | Video Game performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| WWE Day of Reckoning 2 | 2005 | Video Game performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| Summerslam | 2005 | TV Special performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| What a Girl Wants | 2003 | performer: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” / writer: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” | |
| Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules | 2002 | Video documentary performer: “Real American” | |
| WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth | 2002 | Video Game performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| WWF No Mercy | 2000 | Video Game performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| WWF WrestleMania 2000 | 1999 | Video Game performer: “Real American” / writer: “Real American” | |
| Freaks and Geeks | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1999 writer – 1 episode, 1999 | ||
| Armistead Maupin’s More Tales of the City | 1998 | TV Mini-Series writer – 1 episode | |
| George of the Jungle | 1997 | producer: “George of the Jungle” | |
| Stag | 1997 | writer: “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” | |
| Beavis and Butt-Head | 1994 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| Dazed and Confused | 1993 | performer: “Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo” / writer: “Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo” | |
| Rush | 1991 | writer: “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” | |
| The Spirit of ’76 | 1990 | performer: “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo” / writer: “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo” | |
| Air America | 1990 | performer: “Free Ride” | |
| Meat Loaf: London Meltdown Concert | 1987 | Video documentary writer: “Masculine” | |
| WrestleMania III | 1987 | TV Special writer: “Real American” | |
| The Transformers: The Movie | 1986 | producer: “Dare To Be Stupid” | |
| Saturday Night’s Main Event | TV Series producer – 4 episodes, 1985 – 1986 performer – 3 episodes, 1986 | ||
| Bachelor Party | 1984 | producer: “Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys?”, “Little Demon”, “Nature Took Over” | |
| Where the Boys Are | 1984 | performer: “All Fired Up”, “Shake Me” / writer: “All Fired Up” | |
| Zapped! | 1982 | performer: “Just for Fun” | |
| Splitz | 1982 | performer: “When Love Attacks”, “Mistake Magnifique” / writer: “When Love Attacks”, “Mistake Magnifique” | |
| B.C. Rock | 1980 | performer: “AFRAID OF THE NIGHT” | |
| Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1978 | performer: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Finale | |
| Rock Concert | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1974 writer – 1 episode, 1974 | ||
| The Midnight Special | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1973 writer – 1 episode, 1973 | ||
| The Mysteries of Laura | 2015 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| Chikara: Sword of Destiny | 2015 | Video writer: “A Real American” | |
| The Sacred | 2012 | performer: “Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo” / writer: “Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo” | |
| American Dad! | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2012 writer – 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Bachelorette | 2012 | performer: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” / writer: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” | |
| Eastbound & Down | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2010 writer – 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 2009 | TV Series performer – 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II, the Music Video | 1987 | Video short | Himshelf |
| Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1978 | Our Guests at Heartland |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHF | 1989 | musician: guitar – uncredited |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians for Disaster Relief 05′ | 2005 | TV Movie co-producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Music: Off the Record | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| My Music: My Generation – The 60s | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Musicians for Disaster Relief 05′ | 2005 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Pancake Mountain | 2005 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest |
| Bad Company Live | 2000 | TV Special | Guest Guitarist |
| Cyndi Lauper Live in Paris | 1987 | Video | Himself (guitar) |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Compleat Al | 1985 | Video | Himself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Land of a Thousand Dances | 1985 | Video short | Himself |
| Rock Concert | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Midnight Special | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
| Flipside | 1973 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Ready, Steady, Go! | 1965 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
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