RICK DERRINGER
(ALL AMERICAN BOY)
STILL ALIVE AND WELL!
Let’s take a magical journey though the life of a Rock-n-Roll Icon
Here is your opportunity to be part of Rock & Roll History!
Starting with his role in the McCoys, Rick was just 17 in 1965 when he had his first number one hit Hang on Sloopy. It knocked the Beatles song Yesterday out of the top spot. Through his relationship with heavyweights such as Jimi Hendrix, KISS, Alice Cooper, Edgar Winter, Rick continued to develop his writing and performing style. As an awards winning producer, Rick has also worked with well known artists Steely Dan, Joe Walsh of Eagles fame, Barbra Streisand, and Cyndi Lauper, Weird Al Yankovic and a score of others over the years.
Written by Rick Derringer, I Am A Real American is WWE Superstar Hulk Hogan’s theme song. Many of Rick’s rock and roll classic hit songs, Hang on Sloopy, Rock-n-Roll Hoochie Koo, Still Alive and Well and Free Ride, are still staples on world-wide radio stations played every day. Hang on Sloopy is the Ohio State Song another testimony to his impact on music.
Rick recently appeared in a Fidelity Investments television commercial showcasing Rock-n-Roll Hoohie Koo - Another example of the timeless song. The video game Guitar Hero included Rock-n-Roll Hoochie Koo introducing Rick Derringer and his music to a brand new audience.
We will take a free ride through his rise to fame. The good, the bad, and the ugly with behind the scenes stories including interviews with many well known celebrities, supported with video footage. Then Rick’s life takes a turn when he begins his relationship with God. We will cover what led up to that transformation and rebirth.
Interviews and appearances include Ringo Starr, Ted Nugent, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Derek St. Holmes, Rob Grange, Weird Al Yankovic, Jimmy Wallace, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter , Neil Geraldo, Myron Grombacher, Pat Travers, Mark Farner, Tommy Curiale, Charlie Torres, Todd Rungren, Jenda Derringer, Marn Derringer, Pastor Phil, Michael Zehringer, and others.
Rick incorporates his new found power into his music as well by rewriting the lyrics to Still Alive and Well and Rock-n-Roll Hoochie Koo. Giving them new life and reaching a whole new audience. Rick is internationally popular, selling out concert stages around the world.
Yes, the Grammy Award winning Rick Derringer is still alive and well. This special will rock you, entertain you and endear you to the man, the myth and the music. The All American Boy, Rick Derringer.
WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS GOING THROUGH A HUMAN EXPERIENCE!
Do not miss your opportunity to be involved in this captivating and endearing production!