1940 - 1979
Van McCoy American Musician
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Van McCoy dating history
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Van McCoy had an encounter with Stacy Lattisaw.
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American Musician Van McCoy was born Van Allen Clinton McCoy on 6th January, 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA and passed away on 6th Jul 1979 Englewood, New Jersey, USA aged 39. He is most remembered for his 1975 internationally successful hit single The Hustle, as well as the 700 song copyrights that he has approximately to his credit, in addition to having 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. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Van McCoy is a member of the following lists: American record producers, American singer-songwriters and Grammy Award winners.
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Details
| First Name |
Van
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| Middle Name |
Allen Clinton
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| Last Name |
McCoy
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| Full Name at Birth |
Van Allen Clinton McCoy
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| Alternative Name |
King of Disco
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| Birthday |
6th January, 1940
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| Birthplace |
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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| Died |
6th July, 1979
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| Place of Death |
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Attack
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| Buried |
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, Record Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Singer, Orchestra Conductor
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
his 1975 internationally successful hit single The Hustle, as well as the 700 song copyrights that he has approximately to his credit, in addition to having 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
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Disco, R&B, Pop
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| Music Genre |
R&B, Piano
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| Year(s) Active |
1952–1979, 1952–1979
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| Music Style |
Disco, Soul
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Producer
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| Instrument |
Piano, Songwriter, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Columbia, Avco, H&L
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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.
