Richard Dean Zehringer, known professionally as Rick Derringer, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He gained success in the 1960s with his band, the McCoys. Their debut single, "Hang On Sloopy", became a number-one hit in 1965 and is regarded as a classic track from the garage rock era. The McCoys had seven songs chart in the top 100, including covers of "Fever" and "Come On, Let's Go". After releasing All American Boy, Derringer established a career as a solo artist.
Rick Derringer, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2025)
On August 5, in the year 1947, Rick Derringer, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2025). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 5, one of 467 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Rick Derringer. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 5, 1947 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 29 July 2026.
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