Yes, Rick Derringer was a great studio guitarist and 70’s rocker, but don’t neglect that he was also in the McCoys, creators of the garage rock classic and forever party song, “Hang On Sloopy”!
Rick Derringer R.I.P
Unfortunately, another major 70’s guitar player checked in for "The Great Gig in the Sky."
Rick Derringer was one of those unique "did everything with everyone " musicians.
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