DARRYL COTTON has long been recognized as one of Australia’s most popular entertainers, with a career of more than 30 years in the entertainment industry......A founding member of the Aussie rock band ZOOT along with RICK SPRINGFIELD (JESSIE’’S GIRL) and BEEB BIRTLES (LITTLE RIVER BAND)....
Their classic 1970’s recording of ELEANOR RIGBY was a gold record No: 1 and established ZOOT as one of the most exciting Australian bands of that era.
The mid 70’s saw Darryl based in the U.S. and recording 3 albums including the Billboard top 40 hit " I GO TO PIECES"... He appeared on a number of U.S. TV shows such as "AMERICAN BANDSTAND" and the "MIDNITE SPECIAL" and toured with OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN and CLIFF RICHARD.A successful solo career followed and songwriting credits for such artists as MISSISSIPPI, THE NEW SEEKERS, SHAUN CASSIDY and ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINK.....In 1980 he scored a top 10 Australian hit with the self penned "SAME OLD GIRL" and became a regular face on the ABC’s "COUNTDOWN".
In 1983 Darryl, along with his side kick MARTY MONSTER, began hosting Ten Networks "EARLY BIRD SHOW"... The show was a huge national success running for 5 years and introduced him to a new generation of fans... In recent years Darryl has performed regularly with several Aussie music "legends" including RUSSELL MORRIS, RONNIE BURNS and JIM KEAYS.******************************************************
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****************ASHLEY ROBINSON - Guitar/Vocal
Ash has toured extensively throughout the world including Canada Malaysia and Europe with bands and also as a solo artist. A distinctive vocal and guitar style makes him a major focal point and great contributor to the Darryl Cotton Band...PETER VALENTINE - Keyboards/Vocals
An accomplished musician with many recording credits, Peter has performed with many of the country’s leading artists - Max Merritt, Doug Parkinson, Normie Rowe, Swanee, Jon English, Brian Cadd, Jim Keays and Russell Morris.ZOOT Featuring Darryl Cotton (Vocals) -Eleanor Rigby
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