Rick Derringer, the Rock and Roll musical legend, passes away at 77

Rick Derringer, the '60s charm and ‘70s hit singer, passed away at the age of 77 on Monday. The ‘Hang on Sloopy’ singer was hospitalised after having three bypass surgeries in a month, and his demise was confirmed by his wife, Jenda Derringer, according to TMZ.

Jenda Derringer stated about his passing

Rick’s partner, Jenda, and his friend, Tony Wilson, were by his side during the time of his death. She revealed that he was taken off life support on Memorial Day. “We thought we had years left, but God's timing is perfect,” Jenda added.

Tony Wilson shares...

Tony shared on his Facebook account, “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones,” confirming the demise.During the weekend, the media outlets confirmed that he had been doing well; however, on Monday, Derringer was getting ready for bed, and the pillow was when his heart gave out due to a sort of shock experienced by the vocalist, according to Wilson.

Who was Rick Derringer?

The Rock and Roll singer has worked with many artists over his years, including Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Kiss and more. Derringer experienced superstardom with his plethora of songs that charted the boards and lists.

Born on August 5, 1947, he grew up in Ohio and moved to Union City, Indiana. Rick, when he was 17 years old, charted the lists when he joined the band, the McCoys. After the band broke up, he worked with the classics, earning ‘Frankenstein.’ In 1973, Derringer released his debut solo album, “All American Boy,’ and topped the charts again with its single.

Yankovic shares...

Yankovic, who worked with Rick Derringer in the ‘80s, wrote on Instagram, “I’m very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derringer, has passed. Rick produced my first 6 albums and played guitar on my earliest recordings, including the solo on ‘Eat It.’ He had an enormous impact on my life, and will be missed greatly.”