ORMAND BEACH, FL. () — Rick Derringer, renowned for his lead vocals on the 60s hit “Hang On, Sloopy” and the 70s favorite “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” has passed away.
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SAO PAULO, Brazil – November 13: Rick Derringer member of the band Ringo Starr and All Starr Band performs live on stage at the Credicard Hall on the south side of São Paulo on November 13 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images) -
SAO PAULO, Brazil – November 13: Ringo Starr and Rick Derringer performs live on stage at the Credicard Hall on the south side of São Paulo on November 13 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images) -
SAO PAULO, Brazil – November 13: Rick Derringer member of the band Ringo Starr and All Starr Band performs live on stage at the Credicard Hall on the south side of São Paulo on November 13 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images)
Derringer was a gifted singer and musician, as well as a session artist collaborating with renowned names like Barbra Streisand and Steely Dan. His talents extended to music production, where he played a key role in The Edgar Winter Group’s 1972 hit “Frankenstein” and helped produce Weird Al Yankovic’s debut album. Derringer was known for supporting emerging artists, such as Patti Smith, whom he featured on “Jump” from his first album “All-American Boy” in 1973.
He also toured alongside Cyndi Lauper, contributing to three of her albums. More recently, Derringer performed with Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, Peter Frampton, and various other artists.
Derringer died Monday. No cause of death has been announced. He was 77.
