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• WWE Issues Statement On The Passing Of Rick Derringer, Creator Of Hulk Hogan’s Theme Song
Rick Derringer, renowned for creating the iconic “Real American” theme famously associated with Hulk Hogan, has passed away. This week, WWE issued the following statement on their official website in remembrance of his contribution: Rick Derringer passes away WWE is saddened to learn that Rick Derringer has passed away. An accomplished musician who landed a […] The post WWE Issue...2025
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• WWE Pays Tribute To Creator Of Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” Theme, Rick Derringer
WWE has paid tribute to a special collaborator that worked with the company in the formative years in the 1980s. This week, the company posted a statement to pay homage to Rick Derringer, who passed away. Derringer is best known as the guy who created the infamous “Real American” theme song for WWE legend Hulk […] The post WWE Pays Tribute To Creator Of Hulk Hogan’s “...2025
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• WWE Mourns The Passing Of ‘Real American’ Composer Rick Derringer
The post WWE Mourns The Passing Of ‘Real American’ Composer Rick Derringer first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.WWE has confirmed the passing of legendary musician Rick Derringer, whose contributions to the company in the 1980s helped define some of the most iconic entrance themes in wrestling history. In an official statement on WWE.com, the company expressed its condolences: “WWE is sadden...2025
• WTV: Piledriver: The Music Videos (1987), with dueling 2002 and 2025 Megabucks!

With Rick Derringer’s passing today, I got ambitious, and by ambitious I meant I did some Internet Archive deep digging to find my 2002 review of the VHS to Piledriver : The Wrestling Album II. Which was actually a redo of one of my first attempts at a retro rant, waaaaaaay back in the day, I’m […]...2025
• Rick Derringer dead at age 77, producer and performer of classic WWF theme songs
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post Rick Derringer dead at age 77, producer and performer of classic WWF theme songs appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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"Rick Derringer, the musician forever tied to pro wrestling’s golden era through Hulk Hogan’s iconic entrance theme, has passed away at the age of 77."

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"Check it out for yourself: US Express “Real American” was written by Rick Derringer and Bernard […] The post EC3 Serenades Hulk Hogan With ‘Real American’ At Karaoke Night appeared first on Wrestlezone."

• Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died

Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images The 77-year-old was a prominent musician and producer who left an impact larger than one of pro wrestling’s most recognizable themes. In 1965, when he was just 17-years-old, Rick Derringer’s band The McCoys had a Billboard #1 hit with “Hang On, Sloopy”. In 1973, he had another hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” off his solo album All American Boy. Over...2025
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• Rick Derringer, Musician Behind 'Real American' Theme, Passes Away
Musician Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of 77. Wrestling fans know Derringer as the man behind "Real American," the theme song used by Hulk Hogan during the height of Hulkamania and his run in the WWF. Derringer was a co-writer on the theme. Derringer also co-wrote the theme for Demolition and produced The Wrestling Album and Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. Outside of wrestling, ...2025
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• The Rock Discusses His History With Make-A-Wish, Oro Mensah Calls Out Mustafa Ali, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Saturday, May 17, 2025: - The Rock recently took to social media to reflect on what the Make-A-Wish Foundation means to him: How bout this proof how life can sometimes come full circle? -- I’ve had the privilege of granting hundreds and hundreds of kid’s wishes from @makeawish and every single one has changed my life every single time. And looking back to when ...2025
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• EC3 Serenades Hulk Hogan With ‘Real American’ At Karaoke Night

EC3 is a real American and a real-ly gifted singer. The NWA World Heavyweight Champion was on hand for Karaoke Night at Hogan’s Hangout on Monday. EC3 sang “Real American” to Hulk Hogan, who co-hosts karaoke at his bar. Check it out for yourself: US Express “Real American” was written by Rick Derringer and Bernard […] The post EC3 Serenades Hulk Hogan With ‘Real American’ At Karaoke Ni...2023
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• ‘Real American’ Creator Rick Derringer Passes Away

Rick Derringer, the musician forever tied to pro wrestling’s golden era through Hulk Hogan’s iconic entrance theme, has passed away at the age of 77. Wrestling fans around the world ......2025
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• Rick Derringer, Rockstar Responsible for WWE’s Hulk Hogan “Real American” & Demolition Theme Songs, Passes Away
Terrible news for fans of classic rock and pro wrestling. Rick Derringer has died. Rick Derringer was the musician responsible for putting together the theme song “Real American” for the original WWF The Wrestling Album in 1985. The song was intended for Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham but was ultimately used by Hulk Hogan. Derringer […] The post Rick Derringer, Rockstar Responsib...2025
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• Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died
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• Rick Derringer Dead, Artist Behind Hulk Hogan's 'Real American' WWE Theme Dies At Age 77

Rock star Rick Derringer, the artist behind several top 20 hits and Hulk Hogan's famous WWE theme "Real American" passed away on Monday at the age of 77...2025
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• The Musician For Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American’ Theme Song (Rick Derringer) Passes Away At 77
Rick Derringer, the acclaimed musician best known to wrestling fans as the voice behind “Real American” — the iconic entrance theme of Hulk Hogan — has sadly passed away at the age of 77. Derringer played a significant role in shaping the soundscape of professional wrestling during the 1980s. He co-wrote the entrance theme for […] The post The Musician For Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American’ Theme ...2025
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• Rick Derringer, Iconic Voice Behind “Real American” and Demolition Themes, Dies
Terrible news for fans of classic rock and pro wrestling. Rick Derringer has died. Rick Derringer was the musician responsible for putting together the theme song "Real American" for the original WWF The Wrestling Album in 1985. The song was intended for Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham but was ultimately...2025
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