Rick Derringer, who is best known as the singer for WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” theme song, has passed away at age 77.
According to F4WOnline, Derringer’s affiliation with WWE first began during the 1980s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling with Cyndi Lauper. In 1985, Derringer and David Wolff produced The Wrestling Album, which included Hogan’s “Real American,” theme song, Junkyard Dog’s “Grab Them Cakes,” and Hillbilly Jim’s “Don’t Go Messin’ with a Country Boy.”
In 1987, Derringer made his return to WWE, producing Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. The album featured the theme songs for Demolition, Honky Tonk Man, Slick’s “Jive Soul Bro,” and Vince McMahon performing his version of “Stand Back.”
Wrestleview sends its condolences to the family and friends of Rick Derringer.