Hulk Hogan became inextricably tied to "Real American" when he adopted the track as his theme song at the peak of his WWE ...

The late Hulk Hogan was a real American, but it’s a whole lot more complicated than that. (Especially, if you’re Black.) ...

The appearance proved successful both for "Rocky III" — which grossed more than $270 million worldwide — and Hogan, whose ...

Rick Derringer, the fiery guitarist, producer, and the man behind one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable anthems, has died at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in ...

Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77 Jem Aswad May 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM ...

Rock star Rick Derringer, the artist behind several top 20 hits and Hulk Hogan's famous WWE theme "Real American" passed away on Monday at the age of 77 advertisement Wrestling Inc.

Derringer, who was 77, was best known as the singer of Hang on Sloopy as a member of the McCoys, and writer of Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo and Hulk Hogan’s Real American wrestling theme.

Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. ... World Wrestling Federation and featured themes for Rowdy Roddy Piper, the Junkyard Dog and Hulk Hogan.

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for ...

Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the ‘60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a ‘70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo,” session work with artists from Steely ...

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has died. The musician who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy” died Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida.