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76 years old
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Leo
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Born in 1947
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Rick Derringer
Rick Derringer is an American guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter. He became famous in the 1960s as a founding member of his band, The McCoys. At that time, they were taken to New York City to record the number one hit "Hang On Sloopy". McCoys then had seven songs in the top 100, including versions of "Fever" and "Come On Let's Go". In March 1974, Derringer had another big hit with his own song, "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo". He has worked extensively with brothers Edgar and Johnny Winter, played the lead guitar in their band and also produced all of their platinum and gold records. He has worked with Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper and "Weird Al" Yankovic, producing Yankovic's Grammy-winning songs "Eat It" and "Fat". "Eat It" includes Derringer's guitar solo, mimicking Eddie Van Halen's solo from Michael Jackson's "Beat It".
Birth nameRicky Dean Zehringer
BornAugust 5, 1947, Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States
GenresHard rock, blues-rock, funk rock, pop rock, Christian rock, blues, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1965–present
Associated actsThe McCoys, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ringo Starr's 11th All-Starr Band, David's Window

About Rick Derringer

Guitarist Rick Derringer was born in Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States on August 5, 1947. He's 76 years old today.

Guitarist for The McCoys, a rock 'n' roll band from the 1960s notable for songs like"Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo".

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Rick Derringer before becoming famous

Rick Derringer was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1947 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

With Derringer, the McCoys earned the huge single"Hang On Sloopy".

Achievement of Rick Derringer

He changed his name to Derringer after being inspired by his label's symbol.

Rick Derringer's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He grew up in the community of Fort Recovery, Ohio.

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He played the guitar solo on Rock Singer Alice Cooper's"Under My Wheels".

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Rick Derringer Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Rick Derringer updated on March 13 2023.