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David Paton first gained recognition as the lead singer and writer of the group Pilot, writing their hit songs including ‘Magic’ and number one ‘January’ in the mid-1970s. He then went on to collaborate with various major artists such as Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
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While you are probably familiar with David's vocals and bass...
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David Paton (/ ˈ p eɪ t ə n /; born 29 October 1949) is a Scottish bassist, guitarist and singer. He first achieved success in the mid-1970s as lead vocalist and bassist of Pilot, who scored hits with "Magic", "January", "Just a Smile" and "Call Me Round" before splitting in 1977.
David Paton first gained recognition as the lead singer and writer of the group Pilot, writing their hit songs including ‘Magic’ and number one ‘January’ in the mid-1970s. He then went on to collaborate with various major artists such as Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
About David Paton. The name David Paton doesn’t conjure up images of Grammys, glitz, or gyrating hips. His face may never have appeared on the cover of the Rolling Stone and he hasn’t headlined the half-time show at the Super Bowl. Yet, David has left an indelible mark on the Rock and Pop world.
May 6, 2012 · Who hasn’t heard the song “Magic” by the band Pilot? The 1974 track was written by band members Billy Lyall and my guest today, David Paton.
While you are probably familiar with David's vocals and bass work as part of the bands The Alan Parsons Project and Pilot, you may not realize how much more there is out there. Not only has he worked extensively with Elton John, Rick Wakeman, and Fish in the studio and live, he has been one of the most sought after bass players in the industry.
Oct 28, 2023 · Edinburgh-born singer, bassist and guitarist David Paton has played on countless great records throughout his career. First striking gold as the voice and writer of Pilot’s 70s power-pop smashes Magic and January, he went on to work with The Alan Parsons Project, Kate Bush, Camel, Rick Wakeman, Fish, The Pretenders and more.
