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Rick Derringer dead at 77: 60s guitarist of The McCoys passes away as tributes pour in
The musician was known for founding the rock band The McCoys and was known for recording the 1965 hit song Hang On Sloopy at just age 17.
Derringer's longtime friend and caretaker, Tony Wilson, confirmed the news on Facebook as he shared that the guitarist was surrounded by his wife Jenda and himself at the time of his passing. Rick Derringer, a renowned classic rock guitarist, has died at the age of 77; pictured November 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil The musician was known for founding the rock band The McCoys and was known for recording the 1965 hit song Hang On Sloopy at just age 17; pictured January 1970
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