Rick Derringer (born Richard Dean Zehringer; August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2025) was an American musician, producer and songwriter. He gained success in the 1960s with his band, the McCoys. Their debut single, "Hang On Sloopy", became a number-one hit in 1965 and is now regarded as a classic track from the garage rock era. The McCoys had seven songs chart in the top 100, including covers of "Fever" and "Come On, Let's Go". After releasing All American Boy, Derringer established a career as a solo artist.
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Ricky Dean Zehringer 17 August 1947 Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States
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25 May 2025 (aged 77) Ormond Beach, Florida, USA
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Zodiac | Leo |
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