Van McCoy (Jan. 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979)

Van McCoy (Jan. 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979)

Van McCoy died 30 years ago

Van McCoy was born on January 6, 1940 as Van Allen Clinton McCoy in Washington, D.C. He composed the song The Hustle. Mr. McCoy died on July 6, 1979 in Englewood, New Jersey.

Van McCoy died today – 29 years ago

Musician, songwriter (of The Hustle), and orchestra conductor Van Allen Clinton McCoy was born on January 6, 1940 in Washington, D.C. He said, “Dance ‘The Hustle’.” [Come on. You know that he probably said it many times.]... Mr. McCoy died on July 6, 1979 in Englewood, New Jersey.