John Otway (born 2 October 1952) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. == Biography == === Early life === Otway was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. From the age of nine, he wanted to be a pop star. === 1970s and 1980s === Although his first single, "Gypsy"/"Misty Mountain" was released in 1972, Otway gained wider recognition riding the wave of punk rock and his performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test. His sixth single, "Really Free", reached number 27 in... [more on Wikipedia]