The McCoys

The McCoys
Left to right: Randy Z, Rick Derringer, Randy Jo Hobbs, Ronnie Brandon (who departed the group in 1965)
Background information
Also known asRick and the Raiders
OriginFort Recovery, Ohio, United States
GenresPop rock, garage rock, rock and roll, psychedelic rock
Years active1962–1969
LabelsBang, Immediate, Mercury
Past member(s)Rick Derringer
Randy Z
Sean Michaels
Ronnie Brandon
Randy Jo Hobbs
Bobby Peterson

The McCoys were a rock group formed in Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States, in 1962.[1] They are best known for their 1965 hit single "Hang On Sloopy".[1] They were originally named Rick and the Raiders, they changed their name to "The McCoys".

Albums

Year Album Billboard 200
[2]
Record label
1965 Hang On Sloopy 44 Bang Records
1966 You Make Me Feel So Good
1968 Infinite McCoys Mercury Records
1969 Human Ball
1976 Glass Derringer LA International
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 816. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. "The McCoys - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 19, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2022.

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