The McCoys

The McCoys
Background information
Also known asRick and the Raiders
OriginUnion City, Indiana, United States
GenresPop rock, Garage rock, Rock and roll, Psychedelic rock
Years active1962–1969
LabelsBang, Immediate, Mercury
Past membersRick Derringer (Zehringer)
Randy Z (Zehringer)
Ronnie Brandon
Randy Jo Hobbs
Bobby Peterson

The McCoys were a rock group formed in Union City, Indiana, United States, in 1962.[1] They are best known for their 1965 hit single "Hang On Sloopy".[1] Originally named Rick and the Raiders, they changed their name to "The McCoys" from the B-side of The Ventures' hit record "Walk, Don't Run" titled "The McCoy".

  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 816. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.

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