Rick Derringer dead at 77: Grammy-winning classic rock guitarist who worked with Cyndi Lauper & had number 1 hit dies

RICK Derringer, the legendary guitarist behind the garage rock number-one Hang On Sloopy and Hulk Hogan’s themes, has died at 77.

The musician passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, according to a Facebook post by longtime friend and carer Tony Wilson.

GettyRick Derringer has died at 77[/caption] GettySeen here around 1980, Rick shot to fame aged just 17 after his band’s debut single hit number one in 1965[/caption] GettyRick performing in Michigan in 2012[/caption]...