Hang On Sloopy singer and guitarist Rick Derringer dies aged 77

Rick Derringer performing in 2011 in Hollywood, Florida (Alamy/PA)

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded Hang On Sloopy, has died aged 77.

He also had a hit with Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo and earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al” Yankovic’s debut album.