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Famous as :
Folk rock singer, musicianBirth Name :
Paul Frederic SimonBirth Date :
October 13, 1941Birth Place :
Newark Heights, New Jersey, USASpouse :
Peggy Harper (1969 - 1975), Carrie Fisher (actor, 16-Aug-83 - Jul-84), Edie Brickell (singer, since 30-May-92)Claim to fame :
Single "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" from Album "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975)
Wyclef Jean Goes Native in Seventh Album
May 31, 2007 11:05:28
Gaining reputation through duet with Shakira in "Hips Don't Lie" and penning T.I.'s new single, Wyclef Jean is back concentrating on his solo career. A seventh album titled "The Carnival 2: Memoirs of an Immigrant" will be out after three long hiatus.
The album that is due September will see him working with Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige, Chamillionaire and Akon among some. The ex- member of The Fugees also got the partnership of The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger out of coincidence. He said he was working on a new sound when "Nicole happens to be there. Like, ain't nothing rehearsed because we went in on a vibe." Nicole will be featured in his first single with the help from Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am.
Patti Smith Speaks Up on "Twelve"
February 07, 2007 03:02:17
Patti Smith is going to have her next album, "Twelve", released via Columbia Records on April 17th later this year.
The set, as said by Smith, will carry in it her renditions of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise," Neil Young's "Helpless" and Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule the World."
Time Mag's 100 Most Influential People of 2006
May 10, 2006 10:05:27
Time magazine has held the Time 100 Dinner in honor of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People on Monday, May 8 in New York. The bash was attended by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Isabella Rossellini.
As of this year, the honorees ranged from artists and entertainers to scientists and world leaders. Some notable names included in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People are Ellen DeGeneres, comedienne and TV hostess; Jim Yong Kim, Chief of both the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Division of Social Medicine at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital; and Dubai's ruler-at-large, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
A "Surprise" from Paul Simon
March 29, 2006 10:03:45
It took at least three years hard work before Paul Simon finally comes to the decision to release a new album. And as the set is ready, it is amazing. It marks "the quick demonstration of Simon's songwriting brilliance and staying power."
"Surprise", that's how the singer named his new album, will be released May 9 in North America via Warner Bros. and a day earlier internationally. The fruit of Simon's collaboration with U2 producer Brian Eno consists some tracks like "Sons and Daughters," "How Can You Live in the Northeast" and "Outrageous."
The 2006's Jazz Fest Headliners
February 16, 2006 11:02:20In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is ready to hold its annual Jazz and Heritage Festival. Scheduled to take place April 28-30 and May 5-7, festival organizers have on Wednesday Feb 15th, 2006 announced a lineup of artists to perform at the event.
The names tapped to headline the fest include the likes of Keith Urban, Fats Domino, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Yolanda Adams. Besides, there will also any other famous musicians like Dave Matthews Band, Lionel Richie and Jimmy Buffett in addition to the city's most famous musicians, many of whom are seasoned performers.
Performers Tapped for the 39th Annual CMA Awards
October 25, 2005 04:10:22Time to celebrate the 39th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards is near. In addition to the already mentioned performers, attendance will get a plus from the organizers that invite some other famous musicians to celebrate the event.
Among those is Paul Simon who besides performing a song alongside Willie Nelson also will present the Song of the Year Award. The annual event to be held for the first time in the Big Apple on November 15 at Madison Square Garden, will also bring forward Jon Bon Jovi and Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles, both of which will sing "Who Says You Can't Go Home."
Martin Honored Twain Humor Award
October 24, 2005 01:10:12Comic star Steve Martin has gained almost all awards during his career as an actor. But that he receiving the Mark Twain Prize is something extraordinary. It's true somehow.
Martin was honored the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with those saluting him were actors Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short and Claire Danes and musicians Paul Simon and Randy Newman.
One Night Only of Simon & Seinfeld
August 05, 2005 03:08:02Singer such Paul Simon and Jerry Seinfeld do not merely focus their attention on music, rather they widely open their eyes to see the world around them. Again, not only seeing, but they do care and willing to do something to complete the lack.
Both stars will perform together for one night only gig to raise money for research into autism, which will be held September 24 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Tom Brokaw of NBC News. Moreover, the show will benefit Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization launched earlier this year by NBC Universal boss Bob Wright and his wife, Suzanne. Those interested can buy the tickets, start at $100, beginning August 15.
Paul Simon, the BMI's Icon
May 19, 2005 11:05:38Many of his music projects have been considered as "unique and indelible influence on music makers" that BMI then respectfully honored him an Icon Award. Who is the lucky recipient? He is Paul Simon, who soon followed by other previous recipients like Brian Wilson, James Brown, Chuck Berry, and Van Morrison.
To receive award for different category is rapper Lil Jon, who at that Tuesday event was named BMI's songwriter of the year for his work on four songs, including Usher's "Yeah!" and Petey Pablo's "Freek-a-Leek." In companion with those mentioned, Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down nabbed the song of the year prize for "Here Without You."
Paul Simon to Get Pop Honor
April 20, 2005 10:04:49Paul Simon will be honored at the 53rd Annual Pop Awards, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on May 17, 2005. The event hosted by BMI, the performing rights organization that represents more than 300,000 songwriters, will honor Simon a BMI Icon, joining pervious honorees James Brown, Chuck Berry, Brian Wilson, Van Morrison, Little Richard, Dolly Parton and Carlos Santana.
