The guitarist and rock producer Rick Derringer He has died at seventy -seven years. In addition to having a prolific solo career, Derringer was the leader of The McCoys and collaborated with great artists such as Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Starr or Alice Cooper.
The wife of his own Rick Derringer He has confirmed the death of the guitarist in a statement to TMZ. According to the information provided, Derringer died “peacefully” the past May 26after being disconnected from his life support after a “serious medical episode.”
Richard Derringer had a prolific musical career that extended for more than six decades, and achieved fame for the first time as the leader of The McCoys In the sixties. After the dissolution of the group, he published his successful debut album, “All American Boy” (73), which included its greatest solo success: “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”. While publishing his own material, the guitarist also worked on several classics of Steely Danand collaborated in the albums of Cyndi Lauper and Alice Cooper. Other acclaimed artists who had Rick’s guitar in their work were Bonnie Tyler and Barbra Streisandand also made three world tours with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
After knowing the news of his death, diverse figures in the world of music have dedicated their words to the musician’s memory.
