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2 unusual facts about The McCoys


McCoys

The McCoys - A rock group that started in Union City, Indiana, United States, in 1962.

Winchester, Indiana

Randy Jo Hobbs, born in Winchester, bassist and founding member of The McCoys; later worked extensively with Johnny Winter and also played with Jimi Hendrix.


The Heartaches

As they gained popularity, they became part of WMCA disc jockeys Toby Clare and Jack Spector's record hop dances, opening for acts like The Broadways, The Duprees, The McCoys, Randy & the Rainbows, Ronnie and the Highlights, and Lenny Welsh.


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Randolph County, Indiana

Rick Derringer of the group, the McCoys, who had the hit song, "Hang on Sloopy".