Pilot

Scottish musical group

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Founded: 1973
Genre: pop music
Label: EMI Records
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Formed in: Edinburgh

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Pilot are a Scottish rock group, formed in 1973 in Edinburgh by David Paton and Billy Lyall. They achieved considerable mainstream success during 1974–1975, primarily with the release of "Magic" which reached number one in Canada, five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, six in Ireland and eleven in the United Kingdom. Follow-up single "January" released in 1975 reached number one in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom, as well as reaching eighty-seven in the United States. In the United Kingdom, "January" was awarded a Silver certification from the BPI.

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Start of work period: 1973
Name: Pilot
Discography: Pilot (Scottish band) discography

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