Beloved '60s Rock Legend Dies at 77
Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer has sadly died.
The "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" rocker passed due to heart issues on Memorial Day, May 26, according to TMZ. His wife reportedly told the outlet he died "peacefully" after being taken off life support, adding, "We thought we had years left but God's timing is perfect."
Derringer's friend and alleged caretaker Tony Wilson told the outlet the rock legend underwent a triple bypass just two months ago but had recovered well until he took a turn on Monday evening. His wife told TMZ he was in good spirits despite his surgery and said he was "so positive and peaceful."
The Grammy winner later died at a hospital in Ormond Beach, FL.
Derringer first rose to fame as a teen performing with The McCoys, known for their song "Hang On Sloopy." He went on to collaborate with legends like KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Alice Cooper, Steely Dan and "Weird Al" Yankovic. He won a Grammy Award in 1985 for producing Yankovic's parody of Michael Jackson's "Beat It," called "Eat It," which won for Best Comedy Recording.
Beloved '60s Rock Legend Dies at 77 first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
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