COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University is mourning the loss of the man who arranged a popular song for the school’s marching band. John Tatgenhorst, an OSU graduate, passed away at the age of 85. The ...

"My Girl Sloopy" by the Vibrations was an R&B hit in 1964... In the summer of '65, he was working at the Ohio State Fair when he heard "Hang on Sloopy" playing over the midway speakers. The percussion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The rock sensation who brought the world the "Hang on Sloopy" anthem has died. Rick Derringer died on May 26 at age 77 according ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The man responsible for bringing “Hang On Sloopy” and many other compositions to the Ohio State Marching Band has died. Arranger, composer, and musician John J. Tatgenhorst was ...

The song "Hang On Sloopy" is no longer the state's official rock song, but that could soon change. In 1985, Rep. Mike Stinziano and state Sen. Gene Watts sponsored a resolution recognizing the song as ...

Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne, bringing you what could be the official rock song of Ohio. "Hang On Sloopy" - heard here by The McCoys - has been a crowd favorite at Ohio State University games ever ...

Most Ohioans already think it is. Back in 1985, Rep. Mike Stinziano and state Sen. Gene Watts passed a resolution to make 'Hang On Sloopy' the rock song for Ohio. But, it was never legally placed into ...

Traditions are a big deal around the Ohio State campus on Saturdays in the fall. From family tailgates, where strands of lucky buckeye necklaces are worn, to a sousaphone player taking a grand bow as ...

Rick Derringer, renowned rock musician and singer of "Hang on Sloopy," died at 77. Derringer's death occurred in Ormond Beach, Florida, with his wife and caretaker present. The rock sensation who ...

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 in ...