Van McCoy
Van Allen Clinton McCoy (January 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979) was an American record producer, arranger, songwriter and singer. He is known for his 1975 internationally successful hit "The Hustle". He has approximately 700 song copyrights to his credit, and produced songs by such recording artists as Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Stylistics, Aretha Franklin, Brenda & the Tabulations, David Ruffin, Peaches & Herb, Lesley Gore, and Stacy Lattisaw.
Van McCoy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Van Allen Clinton McCoy |
| Born | January 6, 1940 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1979 (aged 39) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Disco, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, arranger, songwriter, singer |
| Years active | 1952–1979 |
| Labels | Columbia, Avco, H&L |
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