Paul Simon

Born: Newark, NJ, 1941

Years Active: 1967-2007

Member of: Simon & Garfunkel

Influenced by: Daniel Alomía Robles, Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Rick Nelson, Elvis Presley

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: In a career dating back to the 1950s, Paul Simon established himself among the best and most popular songwriters of the rock ...

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Oct 27 2009 9:36AM by Adam Horne
Spinner: When it comes to acoustic guitars, there are fewer companies more highly regarded than C.F. Martin & Company. Martin guitars, particularly their signature steel-string flattop acoustics, can be pricey but are cherished by those who use them. ... Read more

 
Feb 17 2009 12:00PM by Dan Reilly

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Spinner: Paul Simon's reopening of New York's Beacon Theatre last Friday was supposed to be a special event on its own. But when it came time for an encore, the singer shocked the audience by bringing out Art Garfunkel for a three-song mini-reunion. After ... Read more

 
Jan 13 2009 6:00AM by David Chiu

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Spinner: Vampire Weekend's 2008 debut album was quick to draw frequent comparisons to Paul Simon's 'Graceland' for its incorporation of African musical influences. But the band members are quick to dismiss the notion. "In some ways the fact that it's the only ... Read more

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