Van McCoy
Van McCoy | |
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McCoy in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Van Allen Clinton McCoy January 6, 1940 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1979 (aged 39) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Disco, R&B, pop |
| Occupations | Record producer, arranger, songwriter, singer |
| Years active | 1952–1979 |
| Labels | Columbia, Avco, H&L |
| Formerly of | the Starlighters, Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony |
| Website | http://www.vanmccoymusic.com/van/ |
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 Brenda & the Tabulations, David Ruffin, The Stylistics, The Presidents, Faith, Hope & Charity, New Censation, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Aretha Franklin, Peaches & Herb, Lesley Gore, and Stacy Lattisaw.