Paul Cotton

Paul Cotton (born Norman Paul Cotton February 26, 1943 in Fort Rucker, Alabama) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter, most notable as a member of the band Poco and as the writer of the international hit song from that band, "The Heart of the Night". Most of Paul Cotton's music career has been the leading songwriter, lead guitarist and lead singer for the band Poco. Cotton joined Poco in 1970, replacing Jim Messina.

Most of Paul Cotton's music career has been the leading songwriter, lead guitarist and lead singer for the band Poco. Cotton joined Poco in 1970, replacing Jim Messina. Cotton's best known song with Poco is "The Heart of the Night", which was a major hit from the band's Legend album, released in 1978. Prior to Poco, he co-founded, with Kal David, Illinois Speed Press, which released two albums.