David Paton
David Paton | |
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Paton in 2017 in Magdeburg, Germany | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 October 1949 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Late 1960s–present |
| Website | davidpatonsongs |
David Paton (/ˈpeɪtən/; 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. Paton is also known for his work in the original lineup of The Alan Parsons Project (1975-1985), and for working with acts such as Kate Bush, Camel and Elton John.