Paul Cotton

Paul Cotton
Cotton performing in June 2007
Background information
Born
Norman Paul Cotton

(1943-02-26)February 26, 1943
DiedJuly 31, 2021(2021-07-31) (aged 78)
near Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
GenresRock, country rock, country, pop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1968–2021
LabelsColumbia, Epic
Formerly ofPoco

Norman Paul Cotton (February 26, 1943 – July 31, 2021) was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was a member of the band Poco and the writer of their international hit song "Heart of the Night". Before that, he was co-guitarist for the Illinois Speed Press.