Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) 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 1956; together the two came to prominence in the 1960s as Simon & Garfunkel. The duo's blend of folk and rock music in hits like "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs.

Influenced by: Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, The Everly Brothers

Active:

1956-present

Scene:

NYC/Queens

Side projects

• Simon & Garfunkel

• Bob DylanThu, Jul 23
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• James TaylorSun, Aug 30
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• Joan BaezSat, Oct 3
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• Margaret GlaspySat, Dec 12
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• BENNETTSat, Sep 26
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• Matt HansenThu, Nov 19
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• Phoebe BridgersTue, Sep 29
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• BeckSat, Sep 26
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