RICK Derringer, guitarist behind the garage rock number-one hit Hang On Sloopy, has died at 77.
The musician passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, according to a Facebook post by longtime friend and carer Tony Wilson.
Rick had suffered from several health issues in recent months, according to the post, though no specific cause of death was given.
He shot to fame when he was just 17 after his band, The McCoys, recorded “Hang On Sloopy” in 1965.
The record shot to number one and is revered as a classic from the garage rock era.
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