Darryl Cotton

Darryl Cotton has long been recognized as one of Australia’s most popular and successful entertainers, with a career of more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. A founding member of the Aussie rock band ZOOT along with Rick Springfield (Jessie's Girl) and Beeb Birtles (Little River Band).

Their classic 1970’s recording of Eleanor Rigby was a gold record no: 1 and established ZOOT as one of the most popular Australian bands of that era. Shows such as American Bandstand and the "Midnite Special" and toured with Olivia Newton John and Cliff Richard. A successful solo career followed and songwriting credits for such artists as Mississippi, The New Seekers, Shaun Cassidy and Englebert Humperdink. In 1980 he scored a top 10 Australian hit with the self penned "Same Old Girl" and became a regular face on the ABC’s Countdown.

In 1983 Darryl, along with his side kick Marty Monster, began hosting Ten network’s "Early Bird Show". The show was a huge national success running for 5 years and introduced him to a new generation of fans. In recent years Darryl has performed regularly with several Aussie music “legends”including Russell Morris, Ronnie Burns and Jim Keays,

Darryl will join Wendy Stapleton, and Paul Norton as an exciting trio filled with the sounds of the 60’s.