Movie Synopsis RICK DERRINGER Let’s take a magical journey though the life of a Rock-n-Roll Icon... When 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 and Johnny Winter, Rick continued to develop his writing and performing style. As a Grammy Award winning producer, Rick has also worked with well known artists Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Steely Dan, Joe Walsh of Eagles fame, Barbra Streisand, and Cyndi Lauper, Weird Al Yankovic and a score of others over the years. 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. 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, Still selling out concert stages around the world. This is not your typical Rock n Roll documentary. It scores on so many levels. We interview numerous music legends, including as never before, TWELVE Rock n Roll Hall of Famers. All content copyright © 2025 PopCultureToday.Com, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. |