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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Rick and the Raiders |
| Origin | Union City, Indiana, United States |
| Genres | Pop rock, Garage rock, Rock and roll, Psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1962–1969 |
| Labels | Bang, Immediate, Mercury |
| Past members | Rick 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".
- ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 816. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.