Mike Patto

Mike Patto (born Michael Thomas McCarthy, 22 September 1942 – 4 March 1979)[1] was an English musician, who was primarily notable as lead singer for Spooky Tooth, Patto and Boxer.

Mike Patto
Birth nameMichael Thomas McCarthy
Also known asPatto
Born(1942-09-22)22 September 1942
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
Died4 March 1979(1979-03-04) (aged 36)
GenresProgressive rock, pop music
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1962–1979
LabelsPye, Vertigo, Island, Deram
Associated actsTimebox, Patto, Spooky Tooth, Boxer

Life and career

He was born in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, and as Mike Patto first became vocalist and frontman for The Bo Street Runners, who won a TV band competition Ready Steady Win during 1964. He was a member of Timebox, his own band Patto and Dick and the Firemen. In 1974, Patto joined Spooky Tooth as vocalist and keyboard player. He was also a founding member of the rock band Boxer.[1]

Patto died of lymphatic leukemia at the age of 36.[1][2] Jim Capaldi wrote the song "Bright Fighter"[3] about him.

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References
  1. Doc Rock. "The 1970s". The Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. "Patto". Alexgitlin.com. 3 March 1979. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  3. Originally the B-side to the 1981 single "Child in the Storm", where it is dedicated "For Patto" on the picture sleeve. The song was later included on the box set Dear Mr. Fantasy: The Jim Capaldi Story.


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