Dyan Birch

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

Arrival / On Record

As Arrival departed, Kokomo arrived

When, much to the surprise of the musicians who’d been playing ad hoc gigs at the venue, when the KOKOMO sign went up outside The Pheasantry on the King’s Road …

News / On Record / Reviews / To Be Cool: The Rehearsal Sessions

Record Collector review: Hot Stuff from an ultra cool band

Review of “To Be Cool: The Rehearsal Sessions” from Record Collector magazine.
Hot stuff from an ultra cool band
Four stars

News

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 …

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Farncombe 2014 rehearsals

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Photos / Reviews

100 Club August 2014

“Seeing the mighty Kokomo, blue-eyed British soul survivors, splendidly flexing their funk at the 100 Club, after a gap of a mere thirty eight years since they last appeared there, …

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Live in Concert 1975 CD artwork

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