Rick Derringer died May 26, 2025.

Rick Derringer (1947–2025): A Life in Rock and Roll Rick Derringer, born Richard Dean Zehringer on August 5, 1947, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, and was a seminal figure in American rock and roll. As a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Derringer’s influence spanned decades, from the garage rock of the 1960s to hard rock, blues, and Christian music in later years. His career was marked by an extraordinary versatility and a profound impact on American rock culture, both in front of the microphone and behind the scenes. The McCoys and the Rise to Fame Rick Derringer first achieved national recognition…
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