Paul Cotton

Norman Paul Cotton (February 26, 1943August 1, 2021) was an American guitarist and country rock singer-songwriter. He was a member of the band Poco. He wrote the international hit song "Heart of the Night". He was co-guitarist for the Illinois Speed Press. Cotton was born at Fort Rucker in Dale County, Alabama.
Cotton died at his summer home near Eugene, Oregon on August 1, 2021, at the age of 78.