Guitarist Rick Derringer died last night at the age of 77. Most people here recognize him from his hit song "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo", but he has played with a lot of other people as well, including Steely Dan. Great guitarist.
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May 27, 2025, 04:18 PM
Biker_dude
Well, dang. I remember him from The McCoys. Hang on Sloopy. RIP.
May 27, 2025, 04:38 PM
nhtagmember
That’s sad news. Always liked his music and the project he did with DNA.
They got a lot of air time in Canada back in the early 80’s.
May 27, 2025, 05:34 PM
pbslinger
"Somebody say keep on rockin'?"
May 28, 2025, 09:02 AM
BMR
"Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" is a classic rock station staple and a great one at that. He was an excellent guitarist and rock legend.
May 28, 2025, 09:15 AM
Blackmore
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Originally posted by BMR: "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" is a classic rock station staple and a great one at that. He was an excellent guitarist and rock legend.
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May 29, 2025, 12:37 PM
Belwolf
Sad to hear this, he created or helped create many great songs and a helluva guitarist. Keep rockin, Rick.
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May 29, 2025, 12:58 PM
Gustofer
Another one added to the band.
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May 29, 2025, 01:31 PM
HRK
Sad to hear, not that old, he lived not far from here, up in Volusia County close to Daytona...
May 29, 2025, 05:38 PM
Nuclear
Rick was a second cousin (or something like that), I’ll always think of him as the guy I knew when I was a kid.