Paul Cotton was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was a longtime member of Poco.Cotton joined Poco in 1970, replacing founding guitarist Jim Messina.
He became one of the group’s primary songwriters, composing songs including their 1979 hit single “Heart of the Night,” which he also sang.
His other compositions for Poco include “Barbados,” “Indian Summer,” and “Bad Weather.” Cotton also sang co-lead vocals on songs including “Rose of Cimarron.” He remained with Poco for decades, taking a break of a few years in the late 1980s but rejoining and staying with the band until 2010.
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