Jimi B. also known as Jimi Bertucci, leader of Abraham's Children has informed me that former bandmate , Brian Cotterill, has passed away. The details...
FORMER MEMBER OF HIT-MAKING GROUP
ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN PASSES AWAY
UXBRIDGE, ONT, September 11, 2007 - Brian Cotterill, vocalist and drummer for the top 40’s pop group Abraham’s Children, passed away today at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer. The band, which included bandmates Jimi Bertucci, Bob McPherson and Ron Bartley, saw great success with songs like “Goodbye Farewell”, “Goddess Of Nature”, “Thank You” and their biggest hit “Gypsy”, on which Cotterill sang lead vocals. When asked about his friend, Bertucci, founder of the group, simply said, "Brian made playing in a band fun."
Most recently Cotterill had formed a new band, Trypp, with fellow musicians Paul Cormier, Richard Joudrey and Screamin’E and were set to release their 2nd CD titled “7 Deadly Sins”.
No funeral will be held in respect of Cotterill’s wishes. However, a gathering to celebrate his life is being planned for close friends and family.
Jimi, I send my condolences to you and all the other Abraham's Children members, as well as to Brian's family. Thank you for letting me know this sad news.
Michael
