Derringer earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album has died. No cause of death was announced.

Rick Derringer, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter best known for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' has died at the age of 77.

Rick Derringer - legendary guitarist, rock icon and songwriter behind hits such as "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and "Real ...

His wife reportedly told the outlet he died "peacefully" after being taken off life support, adding, "We thought we had years ...