Rick Derringer, born Ricky Dean Zehringer on August 5, 1947, is an American guitarist, vocalist, Grammy Award-winning producer and entertainer. He came to prominence in the 1960s with his band The McCoys, achieving a number one hit with the song "Hang On Sloopy." Derringer's subsequent solo career solidified his reputation as a rock and blues artist with his 1974 hit "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" becoming a rock anthem.

Over the years, Derringer has worked with a range of music legends, including Alice Cooper and Steely Dan, and particularly notable, his contributions to recordings with the Winter brothers—Johnny and Edgar. Aside from his success as a performer, Rick Derringer has made substantial contributions behind the scenes as a producer, notably working on albums for WWF wrestlers and producing Weird Al Yankovic’s Grammy Award-winning songs. Derringer’s later works continue to reflect his versatility and commitment to the music industry, evidenced by a range of releases spanning blues, rock, and Christian music, like "The Three Kings of the Blues" and "Read the Word Live It Too." His live performances, captured in albums like "Live At Cheney Hall," exemplify his enduring prowess and appeal as a live performer.

Genres

Blues Rock

Country Rock

Electric Blues

Southern Rock

Related Artists

Ted Nugent

Blue Öyster Cult

Foghat

ZZ Top

Johnny Winter

Edgar Winter

Robin Trower

AC/DC

Pat Travers

Aerosmith

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Van Halen

Latest Release

Let It Be The Blues

Rick Derringer

Single - Released March 11, 2022