PAUL COTTON ARCHIVE... History Lesson

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Ready to take a journey back in time?...Well, here goes... This "History Lesson" has been researched from various recordings, books, internet searches & communications, discussions with Paul, other band members, & fans of Paul Cotton & Poco. What follows is by no means perfect & is at times slightly off topic. However, Paul’s history prior to Poco has been sadly lacking in documentation & hopefully this work in progress will provide some insight into the early history of one of the great singer, songwriter, guitarists of our time…Paul Cotton. Follow the links below to guide you through Paul's musical history - Beginnings--- Capitols--- Mus-twangs--- Starfires--- Carol Vega & Trio--- Gentrys--- Rovin' Kind--- Rovin' Kind Gig Dates--- Illinois Speed Press--- Illinois Speed Press Gig Dates--- Poco & Beyond--- Joseph Schwantner--- Chuck Edelhofer--- Keith Anderson--- Gerald (Jerry) Urban--- Guy Franchot (Frenchy) Germany--- Walter (Buddy) Riley--- Johnny Jordan--- Johnny Moyer--- Carol Vega--- Johnny Moore--- Verne Johnson--- Frank Bartell (Bortoli)--- Mike Anthony (Harry Baikauskas)--- Fred Page (Pappalardo)--- Rob Lewine--- Bobby Simms--- Barney Pip--- John Uribe--- Kal David--- Jim Jarosz--- Ronnie Laas---