ArtistInfo
Gerry Cott
g, *1954 IE, Dublin
Musician / Songwriter of Alternative and Rock
Gerry Cott (born 15 October 1954, in Dublin, Ireland) was a guitarist and songwriter with the Irish new wave band, The Boomtown Rats.He started playing flamenco guitar when he was 11 years old. In 1966 he saw Bob Dylan performing live in Dublin and the experience influenced him radically.Having been invited to join The Boomtown Rats as a founding member on the strength of his guitar playing, Gerry is deservedly acknowledged as one of the most innovative guitarists to have come out of the new wave/punk era.[citation needed]
Genres
Plays With
| The Boomtown Rats |
Popular Tracks 
Eleanor Rigby on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott San Francisco Up The Down Staircase on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott NYC Cab Ride on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Carrickfergus Looking Back on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Santander Looking Out On A Stormy Sea on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Tokyo Walkways on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Munich Central Station To Seeg on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Maui The Road To Hana on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Merritt Last Stop Before Vancouver on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry Cott Kiev Big Cars Darkened Windows on Urban Soundscapes by Gerry CottTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Left My Hat In Haiti | Gerry Cott | 1984 | Album |
| Alphabet Town | Gerry Cott | 1984 | Single |
| Pioneers | Gerry Cott | 1983 | Single |
| Ballad Of The Lone Ranger | Gerry Cott | 1982 | Single |
Home Page
Facebook
Wikipedia
MusicBrainz
Discogs
SpotifyArtistInfo App
ArtistInfo for iOS and ArtistInfo for Mac are presenting musicians, composers and producers that are envolved in the musical work that you are listening to in Apple Music, iTunes, or Spotify. Discover new music via the network among artists. Manage your favorite musicians and albums via iCloud and share recommendations with your friends via email, AirDrop, or Social Media.
Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.ArtistInfo for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
ArtistInfo by Metason © 2015-2020
