Ep.3 | Rick Derringer’s Wild Ride Through Rock History

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When The Music Mattered

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When The Music Mattered with Ray Rauth and Army Kris is your backstage pass to the artists, bands, and songs that didn’t just top charts—they shaped eras, sparked movements, and became the soundtracks to our lives. Each week, two unapologetic music geeks dive into the stories behind the music that actually mattered—from punk pioneers and rock legends to forgotten gems and generational anthems.

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Ep.3 | Rick Derringer’s Wild Ride Through Rock History

When The Music Mattered

52 minutes 2 seconds

4 months ago

Ep.3 | Rick Derringer’s Wild Ride Through Rock History

Before the glitter of ‘70s arena rock, before the slick production of ‘80s pop, there was Rick Derringer—a guitar prodigy who burst onto the scene at just 17 with the #1 hit “Hang On Sloopy,” dethroning The Beatles on the charts. But Derringer was never content being a bubblegum teen idol. He was a student of the blues, a rock shapeshifter, and one of the most versatile players to ever touch a fretboard.

In this episode of When The Music Mattered, we pay tribute to Rick Derringer—who passed away last week at the age of 77—by diving deep into the moments that defined his legacy: #RickDerringer #WhenTheMusicMattered #RockAndRoll #HangOnSloopy #RockAndRollHoochieKoo #ClassicRock #GuitarLegend #CyndiLauper #AliceCooper #WeirdAl #SteelyDan #Kiss #MusicPodcast #RIPRickDerringer