Remembering Rock Legend Rick Derringer

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Rock legend Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. The guitarist and singer is remembered for hits like “Hang On Sloopy”, and for producing a Grammy Award winning album with Weird Al Yankovic.

Growing Bolder was fortunate to get a chance to go “Bolder Backstage” with Derringer several years ago to learn more about his storied career and personal life.

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Bolder Backstage with Tommy Roe

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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