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Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
Derringer —whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic ...
‘Hang on Sloopy’ and 11 more songs that showcase the late Rick Derringer’s guitar genius
The Celina, Ohio native's musical legacy is long and varied and his guitar work ranged from OSU anthem "Hang On Sloopy" to ...
Rick Derringer, who sang the chart-topper ‘Hang On Sloopy,’ dies at 77
Rick Derringer, a wide-ranging musician who sang the garage-rock anthem “Hang On Sloopy,” wrote the 1970s hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” produced parody songs for “Weird Al” Yankovic and gave pro ...
Eddie Van Halen was looking for a change as he tried to abandon Van Halen and guitars in 1983
Gene Simmons claimed his encounter with the guitarist happened the same day Eddie tried to quit Van Halen and join Kiss ...
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How Eddie Van Halen Inspired Steve Stevens’ Classical Guitar Solos
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens told UCR how Eddie Van Halen inspired his live classical solos in a May 2025 interview.
Valerie Bertinelli Recalls Eddie Van Halen and Her Late Mother's 'Complicated Relationship'
The celebrity chef posted of photo of her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her mother, Nancy, on Monday, May 26 ...
Valerie Bertinelli Recalls Introducing Ex Eddie Van Halen To Her Mom On Memorial Day
Valerie Bertinelli recalls a delicate memory as she joins families in the United States for the May 26 Memorial Day ...