Paul frederic simon biography
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Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, ) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of Queens in New York City and developed an interest in rock music in his teens.
He began performing with his schoolfriend Art Garfunkel in ; together the two came to prominence in the s as Simon & Garfunkel. The duo's blend of folk and rock music in hits like "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", "America", and "The Boxer" served as a soundtrack to the counterculture movement. Their career together peaked with their last album, Bridge over Troubled Water (), at one point the best-selling album of all time. Throughout his subsequent solo career, Simon has continued to explore an eclectic mixture of genres, including gospel, reggae, soul, and more. His celebrated s output—comprising Paul Simon (), There Goe
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Who Is Paul Simon?
Paul Simon began his legendary music career as half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, then soared to new musical heights with the release of his groundbreaking Graceland album. He has worked with musicians all over the world, had dozens of hits and continues to release new music to critical acclaim. He was selected as one of the " People Who Shaped the World" by Time magazine in
Early Life
Paul Simon was born on October 13, , to Jewish American parents living in New Jersey. As a singer-songwriter known for his cerebral compositions, it seems only fitting that Simon's mother, Belle, was an English teacher and his father, Louis, was both a teacher and a bandleader; the Simon family used to stay up late to catch his appearances on The Jackie Gleason Show and Arthur Godfrey and His Friends.
After moving to Queens, New York, Simon befriended Art Garfunkel, "the most famous singer in the neighborhood." Simon credits G
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Paul Simon
American singer-songwriter (born )
For other people named Paul Simon, see Paul Simon (disambiguation).
Musical artist
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, ) is an American singer-songwriter known for his solo work and his collaborations with Art Garfunkel. He and Garfunkel, whom he met in elementary school in , came to prominence in the s as Simon & Garfunkel. Their blend of människor and rock, including hits such as "The Sound of Silence" (), "Mrs. Robinson" (), "America" () and "The Boxer" (), served as a soundtrack to the s counterculture. Their sista album, Bridge over Troubled Water (), is among the best-selling of all time.
As a solo artist, Simon has explored genres including gospel, reggae and soul. His albums Paul Simon (), There Goes Rhymin' Simon (), and Still Crazy After All These Years () kept him in the public eye and drew acclaim, producing the hits "Mother and Child Reunion" (), "Me and Julio Down bygd the Schoolyard" (), and "50 Ways to Le