Paddy McHugh (musician)

Born in Liverpool, he and many other Liverpool natives were members of the London-based vocal group Arrival.[1] Their debut singles, a cover of Terry Reid's song Friends, peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart in early 1970.[2]

When Arrival ended in 1972, McHugh co-formed Kokomo with Arrival members Dyan Birch, Frank Collins and Tony O’Malley.[3] The groups second studio album “Rise and Shine” has been described as “the finest British funk album of the 1970s.”[4] McHugh remained with Kokomo until their 1977 hiatus, but has returned for reunions such as their 2014 revival tour. Like most of his associates, McHugh works a session singer. McHugh sang on The Blues Band's 1989 album “Back For More”.[3][5] McHugh, Birch, and Collins sang backing vocals for Gary Fletcher of the Blues Band on his recent works.