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Van McCoy

Acting

Born January 6, 1940 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died July 6, 1979

Biography

Van Allen Clinton McCoy (January 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979) was an American musician, record producer, arranger, songwriter, singer and orchestra conductor. He is known best for his 1975 internationally successful song "The Hustle". He has approximately 700 song copyrights to his credit, and is also noted for producing songs for such recording artists as Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Stylistics, Aretha Franklin, Brenda & the Tabulations, David Ruffin, Peaches & Herb, Lesley Gore and Stacy Lattisaw. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy AwardBest Pop Instrumental Performance · 1975
  • Grammy AwardBest Pop Instrumental Performance · 1975 · nominated

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