Amani Burnham will perform songs from “Roots & Wings,” his first album on the Blind Pig label, at three upcoming Connecticut ...

When I was a kid I thought “Do It Again” was a sequel to “Hit the Road, Jack.” They were both about Jack, after all.

Being known as “The Hoochie Historian” is much more than internet virality for Zorine Truly. The North Memphis native — known for her bite-sized lessons on “Hoochie History” — has gained a dedicated ...

*Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin recently addressed criticism over a viral video from his 2024 Jamaica performance, where his casual attire sparked debate among fans. Appearing on Angie Martinez’s IRL ...

When Willie Dixon was talking about his song ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’, he spoke about the way that people find different things to be spiritual about. Regardless of religion or culture, there was a great ...

Rick Derringer, a wide-ranging musician who sang the garage-rock anthem “Hang On Sloopy,” wrote the 1970s hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” produced parody songs for “Weird Al” Yankovic and gave pro ...

In additon to his lengthy solo discography, Derringer, who died Monday in Ormond Beach, also contributed to work by an array ...

Rick Derringer is dead. Known for “Hold On Sloopy,” “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Coo” and Hulk Hogan’s theme song, “Real American,” Derringer was a Zelig of the liner notes, playing guitar, producing, and ...

CELINA - The man who sang lead vocals on The McCoys' megahit "Hang on Sloopy" and went on to make a name for himself with the white-hot, guitar rave-up "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" has died at 77.

From hit songs to Hulk Hogan’s theme, Rick Derringer left his mark on pop culture — and Sarasota-Manatee, where he once lived ...

He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six albums. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Rick Derringer, the classic rock ...