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Rick Derringer

voc, g, *1947 US, Fort Recovery, Ohio
Singer / Musician / Producer of Rock
A.k.a. Richard Zehringer

American rocker Rick Derringer was born on August 5, 1947 in Fort Recovery, Ohio. In 1965, his band The McCoys had the number one single in the US with "Hang On Sloopy." Derringer later played and recorded with Johnny and Edgar Winter's bands and Steely Dan, though he is probably best known for his 1974 solo hit "Rock 'N Roll Hoochie Koo." In the 1980s and early 90s, Derringer worked with numerous artists, particularly "Weird Al" Yankovic and Cyndi Lauper, both as a musician and producer. Today, he continues to perform and record with a variety of artists in many genres. Brother to Randy Zehringer, aka Randy Z.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Slide guitar
  • Backing Vocals
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • R&B/Soul
Plays With
Derringer
DNA
Edgar Winter's White Trash
Fire Inc.
Johnny Winter And
Rick And The Raiders
The Edgar Winter Group
The McCoys
Chris Mancini
Derringer, Bogert & Appice
Popular Tracks   
Real American on Playlist: The Very Best of Rick Derringer by Rick Derringer
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo on All American Boy by Rick Derringer
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo - Single Version on All American Boy by Rick Derringer
Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo on Greatest & Latest by Rick Derringer
Demolition on WWE: The Federation Era by WWE, Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire
Hide Away 1962 on Blues Deluxe by Rick Derringer
Hang On Sloopy on Greatest & Latest by Rick Derringer
Real American on Live At Cheney Hall by Rick Derringer
Joy Ride on All American Boy by Rick Derringer
Still Alive and Well - Live in New York City & Los Angeles, 1971 on Roadwork by Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Joy Ride - Solo Albums 1973-1980Rick Derringer2017Compil.
At The Whisky-A-Go-Go, February 18, 1977Rick Derringer2015Album
The Very Best of Rick DerringerRick Derringer2014Compil.
Guitars And Women / Face To FaceRick Derringer2012Compil.
Live At The Ritz, NYRick Derringer Feat. Ted Nugent2011Album
Rock SpectacularRick Derringer2010Album
The Three Kings Of The BluesRick Derringer2010Compil.
Knighted By The BluesRick Derringer2009Album
Live At The Ritz, NYRick Derringer Feat. Ted Nugent2009Album
The Singles A'S And B'SDerringer, Rick Derringer2007Compil.
Rockin' AmericanRick Derringer2007Album
Rick DerringerRick Derringer2006Album
Rock'n'Roll Hoochie CooRick Derringer2006Compil.
Collection - The Blues Bureau YearsRick Derringer2006Compil.
Live At Cheney HallRick Derringer2006Album
Spring Fever, Sweet EvilRick Derringer2004Compil.
If I Weren't So Romantic, I'd Shoot You / Face To FaceRick Derringer2004Compil.
Hoochie Koo Once MoreRick Derringer2003Album
Greatest & LatestRick Derringer2003Album
All American Boy / Spring FeverRick Derringer2002Compil.
Free RideRick Derringer2002Album
Live At Cheney HallRick Derringer2002Album
Jackhammer BluesRick Derringer2000Album
Blues DeluxeRick Derringer1998Album
Live On The King Biscuit Flower HourRick Derringer1998Album
Tend The FireRick Derringer1996Album
The Best Of Rick Derringer: Rock & Roll Hoochie KooRick Derringer1996Compil.
Required RockingRick Derringer1996Compil.
Electra BluesRick Derringer1994Album
Back To The BluesRick Derringer1993Album
Fly Away LIVEEdgar Winter, Rick Derringer1990Album
Live In JapanThe Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer1990Album
Live In JapanEdgar Winter And Rick Derringer1990Album
Hang On SloopyThe McCoys Featuring: Rick Derringer1988Compil.
Rock SpectacularRick Derringer1985Album
I Play GuitarRick Derringer1983Single
Good Dirty FunRick Derringer1983Album
I Play GuitarRick Derringer1983Album
Let The Music PlayRick Derringer1980Single
RunawayRick Derringer1980Single
Face To FaceRick Derringer1980Album
Don't Ever Say GoodbyeRick Derringer1979Album
Guitars And WomenRick Derringer1979Album
Something WarmRick Derringer1979Single
Guitars And WomenRick Derringer1979Album
The Glass DerringerDick Glass Featuring Rick Derringer And The McCoys1976Album
The Edgar Winter Group With Rick DerringerThe Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer1975Album
Diamond EyesThe Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer1975Single
Hang On SloopyRick Derringer1975Single
People MusicThe Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer1975Single
Diamond EyesThe Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer1975Single
Spring FeverRick Derringer1975Album
Teenage Love AffairRick Derringer1974Single
Outside StuffRick Derringer And The McCoys1974Compil.
Rock And Roll, Hoochie KooRick Derringer1974Single
All American BoyRick Derringer1973Album
Cheap Tequila / It's RainingRick Derringer1973Single
Shake Me !Rick DerringerSingle
Time Of The Season / Rock & Roll Hoochie KooThe Zombies / Rick DerringerSingle
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