The Ohio-born guitarist – who died in May aged 77 – was never a household name (although he came close with 1965’s Hang On Sloopy and 1973’s Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo). “It was a contest every night to see who could play the best,” reflected Derringer in one of his final interviews. Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All (Official HD Video) - YouTube Watch OnHis talents even extended to guitar design, Derringer hoping the B.C. “People have become infatuated with heavy solidbody guitars for no real reason,” he told Guitar World of the svelte starfish-esque design.