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The McCoys musician Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77.
On Tuesday, spokesperson Tony Wilson announced that the legendary guitarist and entertainer had passed away the previous day at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida.
"With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer," he said in a statement. "Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones."
A cause of death wasn't disclosed.
Born Richard Zehringer in 1947, Derringer founded The McCoys with his brother Randy and Dennis Kelly in 1962.
The group rose to prominence with the 1964 single Hang On Sloopy, which has gone on to become the official rock song of the state of Ohio and is often played at sporting events.
Other hits included a cover of the classic track Fever and Ritchie Valens's 1955 song Come On, Let's Go.
Derringer released his debut solo album, All American Boy, in 1973, which included the popular single Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.
Later, he collaborated with Todd Rundgren and played guitar on tracks for many artists, including Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper, Weird Al Yankovic, and Alice Cooper.
The musician also accompanied Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band on three world tours, starting in 2010, and is known for co-writing wrestler Hulk Hogan's theme song, Real American.
Derringer is survived by his wife Jenda, whom he married in 1998.
On Tuesday, spokesperson Tony Wilson announced that the legendary guitarist and entertainer had passed away the previous day at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida.
"With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer," he said in a statement. "Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones."
A cause of death wasn't disclosed.
Born Richard Zehringer in 1947, Derringer founded The McCoys with his brother Randy and Dennis Kelly in 1962.
The group rose to prominence with the 1964 single Hang On Sloopy, which has gone on to become the official rock song of the state of Ohio and is often played at sporting events.
Other hits included a cover of the classic track Fever and Ritchie Valens's 1955 song Come On, Let's Go.
Derringer released his debut solo album, All American Boy, in 1973, which included the popular single Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.
Later, he collaborated with Todd Rundgren and played guitar on tracks for many artists, including Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper, Weird Al Yankovic, and Alice Cooper.
The musician also accompanied Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band on three world tours, starting in 2010, and is known for co-writing wrestler Hulk Hogan's theme song, Real American.
Derringer is survived by his wife Jenda, whom he married in 1998.