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| New Musical Express January 16, 1971 |
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FRONT ROW REVIEWS |
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| For far too long now, Patto have been a
musician’s group drawing some of our major names from the seclusion of
their homes to catch one of their in-town gigs.
But it’s time that they were a people’s band getting the recognition they deserve. Patto is a proven commodity abounding with talent and just ready for exploding in a big way throughout Europe. In their namesake, Mike Patto they are most fortunate in having a rock singer who uses a jazz singer’s technique yet still retains the rawness and attack of rock. Olly Halsall, who doubles on guitar and vibes, is going to prove very strong competition if he continues to execute his role in such a tasteful manner. Throughout, Clive Griffiths on bass and drummer John Halsey added tremendous vigour to the group’s overall performance both at the Marquee and the Lyceum. It will be a great pity if Patto suffer from public neglect, because
they are there for everyone to go along and hear. You won’t be
disappointed if you do. Roy Carr |
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