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Rick Derringer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit ...
Rick Derringer, legendary guitarist and music icon, dead at 77
Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, ...
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Wrestling Curses & The True Stories Behind Them
The Von Erich family was once seen as wrestling royalty, especially in Texas. Led by patriarch Fritz Von Erich, his sons ...
Metro Boomin Calls Making WWE Entrance Theme Music ‘A Lifelong Goal of Mine’
The Grammy-nominated producer is a huge wrestling fan and has been building a relationship with WWE over the years.
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Music Icon Says, "Would Love To Produce WWE Entrance Themes'
Fans and wrestlers might be interested in a new artist taking over the making of WWE themes and one music icon wants in the ...
Legendary guitarist dead at 77, he ‘leaves a void in the music world’
“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,” Wilson wrote. “His ...
Guitarist and songwriter who played on classic hits and penned pro wrestling theme songs, dead at 77
His work became solidified in the hearts of wrestling fans when he wrote and performed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” ...
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Rick Derringer Dead, Artist Behind Hulk Hogan's 'Real American' WWE Theme Dies At Age 77
Rock star Rick Derringer, the artist behind several top 20 hits and Hulk Hogan's famous WWE theme "Real American" passed away on Monday at the age of 77 ...
Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, a fiery guitaris, lead singer of 'Hang on Sloopy' and writer of 'Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo' and 'Real ...