TMZ reports that Rick Derringer, a musician known for his collaboration with WWE in the 1980s, including his composition of Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme song, passed away this past Monday.

He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six albums.

Derringer enjoyed a long-running collaboration with “Weird Al” Yankovic. Rick serving as the producer of and played guitar on the comedic musician’s first six albums. Among the many tracks ...

Derringer was one of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s earliest collaborators, winning his first and only Grammy for “Eat It.” “I’m very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derrin ...

Rick Derringer’s guitar talents made him a ... added his considerable guitar firepower to Winter’s own. Their collaboration led to the group recording its 1970 self-titled debut, which ...

Chris Walter/WireImage Singer and guitarist Rick Derringer, who collaborated with artists like Steely Dan and Alice Cooper and penned hits including "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and "Real American ...

Rick Derringer, a wide-ranging musician who sang ... mixed feelings about his work with Yankovic, saying that the collaboration led him to be pigeonholed as “a novelty producer.” ...

Rick Derringer, guitarist and rock 'n' roll legend, died at 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Derringer's career spanned six decades and included collaborations with artists from various genres.

Guitar hero and rock 'n' roll legend Rick Derringer, of "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to TMZ, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

A special tribute concert honoring the late rock and roll guitarist and former Margaritaville resident Rick Derringer is being planned for Aug. 5 in Daytona Beach, according to the musician's ...