Van McCoy

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Real Name: Van Allen Clinton McCoy

Born January 6, 1940. He died of a heart attack at age 39 on July 6, 1979.

American solo artist, singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. Co-founder of the Vando label. Often thought of as a disco producer because of his work in the 1970s.

He was in a doo wop group called The Starlighters with his brother Norman McCoy in the early days. They released the single "The Birdland". As a solo artist, he released numerous singles throughout the 1960s to the 1970s. He also wrote hits for and produced for many other artists. His last album was The Lonely Dancer. Often associated with publisher Blackwood Music.

Active 1961 - 1978