Van McCoy
Musicians · bandleader · conductor · digital piano · record producer
American musician, producer and songwriter (1940–1979)
About 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 Brenda & the Tabulations; David Ruffin; The Stylistics; The Presidents; Faith, Hope & Charity; The Choice Four; Gladys Knight & the Pips; Aretha Franklin; Peaches & Herb; Lesley Gore; and Stacy Lattisaw.
Quick facts
- Known for
- Lonely Dancer, My Favorite Fantasy, The Disco Kid
- Born
- 1940-01-06
- Died
- 1979-07-06
- Artist type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Washington, D.C.
- Associated area
- United States
- Active period
- 1940-01-06 – 1979-07-06
- Genres
- disco, soul
- Music tags
- 2008 universal fire victim, disco, soul
- ISNI
- 0000000076922010
- IPI
- 00018886253, 00063639857
