Meet Paul Simon, who is a renowned American rock musician and songwriter.
He is popular for his long-running achievements as a solo artist.
Read the article to find out about his career, songs, family, and many more.
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Paul Simon career beganway back in 1957together with his high school friend called Art Garfunkel.
The duo recorded their first song Hey Schoolgirl.
After working together for some time, they separated, and the artist continued with his music alone.
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Paul Simon music career
As fate had it, they met once again and started music together.
Despite his fate, he managed to fall in love with his first girlfriend, Kathy Chitty.
He went ahead and released a solo album titled “The Paul Simon Songbook”.
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It contained tracks like Kathy Song and I am a Rock which later became fans' favourites.
In 1966, they recorded their second album “Sounds of Silence” which was a big success.
Their breakthrough came when they released their soundtrack for the iconic filmThe Graduateby Mike Nichols.
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This made them ascend to become some of the most popular and celebrated artists of their time.
They sang for him making the song a great hit.
Paul Simon age
He was born on November 5th 1941.
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Thus, he is 78 years old now.
However, he is always sensitive about his height.
His father, Louis, was an educator, while his mother, Belle, was an English teacher.
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Who is Paul Simon wife?
He is currently married to Edie Brickell.
They tied the knot in 1992.
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However, he was previously married twice.
First, he was married to Peggy Harper in 1969.
His second marriage was in 1983 to actress Carrier Fisher.
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However, they later divorced after several attempts of reconciliation.
It was earned through his flourishing career in music and many awards.
He still performs, but he is will retire after a Homeward Bound Farewell tour in the UK.
Why did Simon and Garfunkel break up?
Paul Simon singer felt betrayed by Garfunkel, making their union split, causing great wounds.
It is also believed they had some arguments on who should take credit for the songs they write.
This prompted them to separate and they worked differently
Where did Paul Simon go to college?
Previously, he had tried his hand in law but quit midway to focus on music as a career.
His songs are envied by many for their good message and being relevant to stand the test of times.
Paul Simon genre is mostly folk, rock, and pop.
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