Paul Cotton | |
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 Cotton performing in June 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Norman Paul Cotton |
| Born | February 26, 1943 Fort Rucker, Alabama, US |
| Died | July 31, 2021 (aged 78) near Eugene, Oregon, US |
| Genres | Rock, country rock, country, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1968–2021 |
| Labels | Columbia, Epic |
| Formerly of | Poco |
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.