Paddie, along with Frank and Dyan, moved from Liverpool to London in the 60s, leading to the formation of Arrival, who had a top ten hit with Friends in 1970. This trio, along with Tony O'Malley, formed the nucleus of the London sessions that led to the formation of Kokomo.Civic Hall, Guildford: photos and NME review
Thanks to Paul Pickett for the photos
Kokomo 1
The first album as a video playlist
First album review: Sounds. “Five stars and a Nobel Prize”
‘KOKOMO’ (CBS 80670) THE EVOLUTION has been interesting – both Kokomo as a band and the musicians who joined together to form it. Arrival always seemed a band with plenty …
BBC John Peel Session, broadcast 8 September 1975
Tracklist Do It Right Kitty Pinch Of Salt Happy Birthday Line Up Neil Hubbard (Guitar) Alan Spenner (Bass) Tony O’Malley (Keyboards, Vocals) Frank Collins (Vocals) Paddie Mchugh (Vocals) Dyan Birch …