"I know this is going to be a very special event," Jenda said ... for the life and musical celebration of the legendary Rick Derringer tribute and 78th birthday," she wrote on a Facebook page ...

Over a six-decade career, Derringer worked with an astonishing array of stars that went well beyond the rock 'n' roll genre.

Rock guitarist Rick Derringer 'received his wings and passed on this Memorial Day,' his caretaker Tony Wilson announced. The 'Hang On Sloopy' singer was 77.

There may not have been a Rick Derringer without Edgar ... Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images Following Derringer’s death, Edgar Winter shared a touching tribute to his friend on social ...

shared a tribute for his mentor and friend. 'I woke up this morning to some sad news,' he wrote in a Facebook post. 'My mentor and friend Rick Derringer has passed. Derringer was the first ...

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 ...

The widow and friends of the recently passed rocker Rick Derringer are planning an all-star tribute show for Aug. 5 in ...

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.