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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.
Clearly one of the most respected, underrated, and versatile musicians in the business, David Paton has been writing, singing, and playing great music for nearly half a century. Early on in his music career, David’s talent as a songwriter was quite evident.
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.
As we approach the 40th anniversary of Pilot's debut album, David Paton, Ian Bairnson, and Stuart Tosh have reunited as Pilot. As a first project out of the gate, it is only fitting that David and Ian would turn to The Alan Parsons Project.
But pixie dust had nothing to do with the impact David Paton, Ian Bairnson, Billy Lyall, and Stuart Tosh would have on the rock and pop world. When you first heard those catchy tunes, punchy guitar solos, strong harmonies, and of course those memorable hand claps, you knew you weren’t dealing with some fly by night teeny bopper band.
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2019 brings us the long anticipated release of the new album by David Paton of PILOT and THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT fame. The Traveller: Another Pilot Project is David’s follow-up to 2014’s A PILOT PROJECT. The album showcases David as a singer, musician, and producer, as David reimagines 11 classic tunes from THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT.
Apr 10, 2023 · Ian Bairnson has died peacefully one week ago at the age of just 69. Born in Lerwick, he had been playing guitar since the age of six with a style uninfluenced from the scene of the day. This...
Mar 22, 2023 · As songwriter, singer, and bass player of the 70s band Pilot, David Paton has done it all in his long and successful career…. By Ian Woolley. Working with some of the biggest names in pop history, his life is laid out in his new autobiography called simply ‘Magic, The David Paton Story’, released on April 28th. Pilot.
