1965: ‘Hang on Sloopy’ is born. In 1965, Berns continued making records with other groups under the Bang Records label. He soon had another song rising quickly on the pop charts with The Strangeloves: ...

Rick Derringer was living the rock-and-roll dream in 1973, riding a top 40 hit with his “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” after ...

The rock sensation who brought the world the "Hang on Sloopy" anthem has died. Rick Derringer died on May 26 at age 77 according to a Facebook post by caretaker Tony Wilson.. Derringer passed away ...

"Hang on Sloopy" is not the official state rock song and it should never be, writes Christopher Evans. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

In honor of the location of the night's show, the band performed "Hang On Sloopy," the signature hit by the McCoys that became a No. 1 song in October 1965.

CLEVELAND — While "Hang on Sloopy" is typically associated with Ohio State, it's also been a staple of Cleveland Browns games. Or at least it was. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, the Browns ...

You've heard the Ohio State band play "Hang On Sloopy," oh, a thousand times. But do you know who wrote the song? A new biography of songwriter Bert Berns tells you that - and a lot more.

Rick Derringer was the mastermind behind ‘60s classics like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo,” but in the ...

As is custom, every time Jagger sang the “Hang On Sloopy” chorus, the audience erupted by spelling out “O-H-I-O” in unison. Keeping with the spirit of the venue, the Rolling Stones also ...

It’s hard to believe “Hang on Sloopy” and Ohio State are celebrating 50 years together. Ohio State communications looked at that relationship in “How Sloopy became a Buckeye.” ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University community is mourning the loss of John Tatgenhorst, the man who arranged "Hang On Sloopy" for the school's marching band in 1965. He was 85 ...

Learn how “Hang on Sloopy” became part of Ohio State’s traditions and the song’s history with The Vibrations, The McCoys and alum John Tatgenhorst. Skip to main content . Search Ohio State Search for ...