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

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Naughty Rhythms tour at the Rainbow – reviews and ads

There are no encores on the Naughty Rhythms tour. but on Saturday night at the Rainbow each band – Chilli Willi.and.the Red Hot Peppers, Dr. Feelgood and Kokomo could have …

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Naughty Rhythms @ Watford / Birmingham – Melody Maker review

Apparently featuring guest vocalist Frankie Wilson:-)

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Beat Instrumental and International Recording Studio, November 1974

by Tony Jasper KOKOMO is a nine-piece group with about the funkiest sound I’ve heard for a long time which, if they can keep together, should make them one of …

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Review in NME of 100 Club gig

Oh well… Not even Kokomo can please everyone all the time.

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BBC John Peel Session, broadcast 22 August 1974

Tracklist I’m Sorry Babe Forever It Ain’t Cool To Be Cool Angel Line up Neil Hubbard (Guitar) Alan Spenner (Bass) Tony O’Malley (Keyboards, Vocals) Frank Collins (Vocals) Paddie Mchugh (Vocals) …

Arrival – I Will Survive

I Will Survive reached number 16 in the UK charts in June 1970