Paul Cotton
Norman Paul Cotton (February 26, 1943 – August 1, 2021) was an American guitarist and country rock singer-songwriter. He was a member of the band Poco. He wrote the international hit song "Heart of the Night". He was co-guitarist for the Illinois Speed Press. Cotton was born at Fort Rucker in Dale County, Alabama.
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 Cotton performing in June 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Norman Paul Cotton |
| Born | February 26, 1943 Dale County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 2021 (aged 78) near Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, country rock, country, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1968–2021 |
| Labels | Columbia, Epic |
| Associated acts | Poco |
Cotton died at his summer home near Eugene, Oregon on August 1, 2021, at the age of 78.[1][2]
Solo discography
References
- ↑ Friedlander, Matt. "Longtime Poco singer/guitarist Paul Cotton dead at age 78". 1430wcmy.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ↑ Friskics-Warren, Bill (August 6, 2021). "Paul Cotton, Mainstay of the Country-Rock Band Poco, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Paul Cotton – Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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