Dorothy Sloop, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Dorothy Sloop

American musician

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1913

Date of Death: 28-Jul-1998

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Dorothy Sloop (September 26, 1913 – July 28, 1998), also later known as Dorothy Sloop Heflick, was an American jazz pianist who performed with female jazz bands.
A native of Ohio, her nickname was Sloopy, and she was likely the inspiration behind the song "Hang On Sloopy" by the Dayton, Ohio, rock band The McCoys.
The No.
1 single became the official rock song of Ohio in 1985 and is used by the Ohio State University marching band.