Legendary Guitarist Rick Derringer Dies
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Legendary Guitarist Rick Derringer Dies at 77

The guitarist and producer Rick Derringer, who worked with artists such as Bonnie Tyler, Alice Cooper and Cyndi Lauper, is dead.

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Rick Derringer was also the frontman of the band The McCoys in the 1960s. The band had a big hit with the classic "Hang on sloopy." During the 2010s, he made three world tours with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, writes NME. He also played the famous guitar solo on "Weird Al" Yankovic's hit "Eat it".

He is praised by musicians and artists on social media.

"God bless Rick Derringer. It was fantastic to play with him in All Starrs. I send peace and love to his family," writes Ringo Starr on Instagram.

Rick Derringer became 77 years old.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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