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 membersRick 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. They are best known for their 1965 hit single "Hang On Sloopy". 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".

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