RIP Dyan Birch, loved by all the Kokomo family
From Frank Collins, 11 October 2020:It’s with the deepest sadness I’m here to announce the passing of my lifelong friend the incredibly beautiful Dyan Birch who passed peacefully in her …
Dyan passed away peacefully in her sleep on 10 October 2020 after a battle with COPD. The world lost a beautiful spirit.
Arrival was formed when Dyan, Frank and Paddie got together in Liverpool in the mid-sixties and headed for London, hooking up with Tony. Dyan sang lead vocals on Arrival's two big hits in 1970, I Will Survive and Friends.
Frustrated by the record company encouraging them towards a pop-oriented sound, Arrival's members formed the nucleus of Kokomo.
In the various breaks in Kokomo's career, Dyan worked as a session and backing singer, often along with Frank and Paddie.
Dyan Birch discography