1947 - 2025
Rick Derringer American Musician
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Rick Derringer dating history
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Rick Derringer was previously married to Jenda derringer (2001) and Liz Derringer (1969).
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American Musician Rick Derringer was born Ricky Dean Zehringer on 17th August, 1947 in Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States and passed away on 25th May 2025 Ormond Beach, Florida, USA aged 77. He is most remembered for The McCoys. His zodiac sign is Leo.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
57 years, 3 months
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41 years, 3 months
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25 years, 3 months
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|---|
| Total | 2 |
57 years, 3 months
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41 years, 3 months
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25 years, 3 months
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
Rick
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| Middle Name |
Dean
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| Last Name |
Derringer
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| Full Name at Birth |
Ricky Dean Zehringer
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| Alternative Name |
Ricky Dean Zehringer
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| Birthday |
17th August, 1947
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| Birthplace |
Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States
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| Died |
25th May, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Ormond Beach, Florida, USA
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| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Evangelical
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, songwriter, producer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
The McCoys
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hard rock, Blues-Rock, Pop, Christian rock, Blues, Jazz Fusion, Funk Rock, Pop Rock, blues rock
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1965–present, 1965–2025
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| Music Style |
Rock & Roll, Blues-Rock, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Rowdy, Confident, Rousing, Rollicking, Playful, Freewheeling, Fun, Energetic, Exuberant
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| Instrument |
Bass, Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Associated Acts |
The McCoys, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ringo Starr's 11th All-Starr Band, Ringo Starr's 11th All-Starr Band, David’s Window
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| Official Websites |
http://www.rickderringer.com, http://rickderringer.com, https://rickderringer.com/
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Rick Derringer (born Richard Dean Zehringer; August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2025) was an American musician, producer 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 now 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.
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