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Gerry Cott

From: Dublin

Active:

Style: Pop



Bio:

Ex Boomtown Rat who went solo in July 1981. Gerry was a talented songwriter but his solo career never took off. His singles are synth pop reminiscent of Howard Jones, Thompson Twins, Jona Lewie, etc. He was not involved in the 1985 Live Aid reunion.

Gerry began a business called A-Z Animals Limited in the UK in 1983 which specialised in the training and supervision of animals in use in films and commercials. It went on to become a very successful business and Gerry is an acknowledged expert in the field.



Discography

• Ballad of the Lone Ranger / Just Like Anybody Else
7"/12" - Epic Records - A3047 - 1982 - PS
Some (all?) 12" editions are housed in black die cut sleeves with a white information sticker


• Pioneers / Anchorman
7" - Epic Records - A3319 - 1983 - PS - insert

Notes: The sticker on the front cover was for a competition to win an Aria guitar designed by Gerry Cott. The entry form was the insert.



• Alphabet Town / That Girl Friday
7" - Polydor Records - 881 577-7 - Germany - 1984 - PS


• I Left My Hat In Haiti EP
12" - Current/Polydor Records - PEP 326 - Canada - 1984


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See Also: Boomtown Rats



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