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Dorothy Sloop (September 26, 1913 – July 28, 1998), also later known as Dorothy Sloop Heflick, was an American jazz pianist who performed with jazz bands. A native of Ohio, her nickname was Sloopy, [1] and she was likely the inspiration behind the song "Hang On Sloopy", written by Wes Farrell and Bert Berns, and best-known from the version recorded by the rock band The McCoys. [2]
By one account, the inspiration for the song was Dorothy Sloop, a jazz singer from Steubenville, Ohio, and a student at Ohio University. [3] McCoys version.
Dean Martin (1917–1995) – singer, actor, entertainer. [2] His daughter, Deana Martin, and her husband John Griffith, established the Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville. It is held annually in mid-June. Gail Martin, also a singer and another of Dean Martin's daughters, was born in Steubenville. Will McMillan (1944–2015) – film and TV actor
14 – Beryl Bryden, English singer (born 1920). 25 – Tal Farlow, American guitarist (born 1921). 28 – Dorothy Sloop, American pianist (born 1913). August. 6 – Nat Gonella, American trumpeter, bandleader and vocalist (born 1908). 11 – Benny Waters, American saxophonist and clarinetist (born 1902).
26 – Dorothy Sloop, American pianist (died 1998). October. 1 – Harry Lookofsky, American violinist (died 1998). 2 – Wally Rose, American pianist (died 1997). 15 – Thore Jederby, Swedish upright bassist, record producer, and radio broadcaster (died 1984). 19 – Vinicius de Moraes, Brazilian singer, poet, lyricist, essayist, and ...
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".
Youngstown has produced guitarist James Emery, singer, dancer, and drummer Sonny Parker, and avant-garde singer Jay Clayton. Pianist Dave Burrell and singer/bassist Virtue Hampton Whitted were born in Middletown. Trumpeters, and brothers, Russell Smith and Joe Smith were born in Ripley. Pianist Dorothy Sloop was born in Steubenville.
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