Top 10 Songs Associated with Rick Derringer

I have read obituary after obituary today paying tribute to music professional Rick Derringer. That guy may have had the most versatile career of any rock musician in history.

Here are 10 songs you may or may not know he was associated with.

10. The Death of Rock and Roll by Todd Rundgren

Rick Derringer played bass on this deep cut gem by Todd Rundgren. Derringer was a frequent contributor to early Rundgren solo albums.

9. Exciter by KISS

I'm still not sure how Derringer ended up with guitar credits on the lead song from KISS' Lick it Up album.

8. Cathy's Clown by Neil Sedaka

Rick Derringer was the guitarist for the classic cover song by Neil Sedaka.

7. Making Love Out of Nothing at All by Air Supply

Rick Derringer played the electric guitar solo on this chart topping hit.

6. Octopuss's Garden by the Beatles

Rick Derringer did 3 tours of duty with Ringo's All-Star Band. I think this song was a staple for every one of the All-Star Band's iterations.

5. Frankenstein by the Edgar Winter Group

Edgar Winter played almost all the instruments on the They Only Come Out at Night album, but Rick Derringer played guitar on the song for live television appearances.

4. Eat it by Weird Al

Rick Derringer produced 6 of Weird Al's first albums. He also played the amazing guitar solo on Eat It.

3. Hulk Hogan Theme Song by Rick Derringer

Rick Derringer wrote, produced, and performed, arguably, the most recognized theme song in Wrestling History: Real American

2. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo by Rick Derringer

When I think of Rick Derringer, I think of his biggest solo hit. (But I only get one vote).

1. Hang on Sloopy by the McCoys

The original song, My Girl Sloopy, came out in 1964. The McCoys covered the song in 1965 and slightly altered the title to Hang on Sloopy. Lead singer of the McCoys? Rick Derringer. Hang on Sloopy is the beloved rock theme song of the Ohio State University football team.