Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for hit songs "Hang on Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie, Koo," has died at 77.

TMZ reports that Rick Derringer, a musician known for his collaboration with WWE in the 1980s, including his composition of Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, passed away this past Monday.

Rick Derringer, the prolific songwriter who co-created Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, died Monday evening in Ormond Beach, FL. at the age of 77 ...

Hulk Hogan 'Real American' & The Wrestling Album Musician Rick Derringer Dead At 77 Rick Derringer worked on a number of WWE theme songs, including Real American.

But most wrestling fans know him as the musician behind Hulk Hogan’s iconic entrance theme, “Real American”. Via his friendship with Cyndi Lauper, Derringer entered the world of pro ...

Rick Derringer, the fiery guitarist, producer, and the man behind one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable anthems, has died at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in ...

The singer had a decades-spanning career, and included hits like 'Hang On Sloopy' and the beloved theme music for wrestler Hulk Hogan ...

Music legend Rick Derringer, who was best known for the 1960s hit “Hang on Sloopy” and the ’70s single “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has passed away. He was 77. Derringer’s longtime ...

From hit songs "Hang On, Sloopy" to Hulk Hogan’s theme, guitar hero Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture.

TMZ reports that Rick Derringer, a musician known for his collaboration with WWE in the 1980s, including his composition of Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, passed away this past Monday.

Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Rick's wife Jenda Derringer told TMZ that her husband passed away "peacefully" Monday night after a medical episode.