Van McCoy

American musician, record producer, arranger, songwriter, singer and orchestra conductor (1940-1979).

Born January 6th, 1940 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Died July 6th, 1979 at 39 years old in Englewood (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
conductor, musician, record producer, singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter
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