Rick Derringer

Date of Birth: August 5, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Rick Derringer, born Richard Zehringer, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, best known for his work in rock and blues genres. Born on August 5, 1947, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Derringer first gained prominence as a teenager with his band The McCoys, which achieved massive success with their hit single “Hang On Sloopy” in 1965. After The McCoys disbanded, Derringer embarked on a solo career and released his debut album “All American Boy” in 1973, featuring the hit single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” which became a staple on rock radio. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. Derringer is also notable for his production work, having produced albums for other artists and contributed to various projects across different music genres. He continues to perform and record music, maintaining a significant presence in the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Rick Derringer

1. Rick Derringer was just 17 years old when “Hang On Sloopy” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

2. He played guitar on several Steely Dan albums, including the iconic solo on “Show Biz Kids.”

3. Derringer produced “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Grammy-winning album “Eat It.”

4. He was a member of the Edgar Winter Group and played the famous guitar riff on “Frankenstein.”

5. Rick Derringer has dabbled in various genres over his career, including blues, rock, and Christian music.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rick Derringer

1. “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, lawdy mama, light my fuse.”

2. “The most important thing to me is to be able to continue to express myself through music.”

3. “Every artist has to grow, and I’ve always tried to do that with every project I’ve been involved in.”

4. “Music should be something that makes you gotta move, inside or outside.”

5. “I’ve been blessed to work with some of the greatest musicians in the world, and I’ve learned something from each of them.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Rick Derringer’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $500,000.

Children

Rick Derringer has two children. His son, Lory Derringer, and his daughter, Liv Derringer, both of whom have followed in their father’s footsteps to some extent in the entertainment industry.