Strangely enough I was surfing the interweb today on my cellphone and my wandering took me to Rick Derringer who to my surprise was dead. I didn't notice the year, but I noticed the date. I thought it must be an anniversary that I just missed. Yesterday, for crumb's sake.
Loved "Hang On Sloopy". Saw him with Edgar Winter at the Gardens in 1973.
Quite the busy life. produced 6 albums with Weird Al. Ton of things. Toured the world with Ringo Star. Peter Frampton and on and on. RIP
Here is a track from back in the day. From the Old Grey Whistle Test. which is pure vintage in it's own right.
From what I read, he became a self professed "Jesus Freak" Devout Christian and ardent Trump supporter. Oh well.