12 Facts About Paul Cotton

Norman Paul Cotton was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Paul Cotton was a member of the band Poco and the writer of their international hit song "Heart of the Night".

Paul Cotton started learning the guitar when he was 13 years old, and became involved in his first band a year later.

Paul Cotton relocated to Illinois by age 16 and joined the Mus-Twangs, which later became the Illinois Speed Press.

Paul Cotton played for the group throughout the next decade until 1970, when it dissolved due to the divergent musical interests of him and Kal David.

Paul Cotton briefly left the band in 1987, before returning in 1992.

Paul Cotton moved to Key West, Florida, in 2005, shortly after Hurricane Wilma struck the area.

Paul Cotton met his future wife there, and went fishing, sailing and sunning when not working on his music.

Paul Cotton was actively involved in the Key West community performing at various benefit shows in the area.

Paul Cotton left Poco in early 2010 and went on to release several solo albums.

Paul Cotton was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, together with his fellow Poco bandmates.

Paul Cotton died at his summer home near Eugene, Oregon on July 31,2021, at the age of 78.