Died On This Date (March 4, 1979) Mike Patto / Spooky Tooth
themusicsover Mike Patto (Born Michael McCarthy)
September 22, 1942 – March 4, 1979
Mike Patto was the lead singer of British progressive jazz rock fusion band, Patto. Formed in 1970, the band never sold many records, but thanks to a great live show, they did manage to land a deal with Island Records in 1972. The band released three studio albums and a live album before breaking up in 1973. Not to be forgotten, Patto’s “The Man,” was featured in previews for the popular 2009 comedy, Observe and Report. In 1974, Patto briefly joined Spooky Tooth, with whom he recorded one album, The Mirror, before they broke up. On March 4, 1979, Mike Patto died of lymphatic leukemia at the age of 36.
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