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40 Years Ago: Paul Simon Launches First Solo Tour

Dave Swanson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:50:39 +0000

On May 6, 1973 in Boston, Paul Simon kicked off his first tour as a solo artist. He and longtime partner in musical splendor Art Garfunkel parted ways in 1970 following a highly successful run as pop's premier duo. The Simon & Garfunkel musical relationship dated back to 1957 as Tom & Jerry, but it wasn't until the 1965 single of 'The Sounds Of Silence' that the gates swung open. Their final album, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' was released in early 1970, and despite its huge success, time had frayed the duo and they split.

Paul Simon Performs At Sandy Hook Teacher Victoria Soto's Funeral

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:22:02 +0000

The often outspoken political activist, singer, songwriter Paul Simon paid tribute to the heroic deeds of Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto at her funeral on Wednesday. The 27-year old Soto died protecting her first grade class from the gunman who ravaged the Sandy Hook School last week - by making sure they got into a closet before stepping in front of the gun that took her life

Paul Simon to Release 'Live in New York City' Concert Film

Dave Lifton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:40:30 +0000

On Sept. 18, Paul Simon will release ‘Live in New York City,’ a document of his June 2011 performance at historic Webster Hall in Greenwich Village. The set, which aired on PBS last December, will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and a 2 CD/1-DVD package.

Paul Simon, Eric Clapton Guest on Instrumentalist Jerry Douglas' 'Traveler' Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:09:21 +0000

He’s one of the most respected instrumentalists in bluegrass music, but more often than not he’s relegated to playing second fiddle (or more likely dobro) to artists like Ricky Skaggs and Alison Krauss, among others. But with the ‘Traveler’ album, Jerry Douglas is the unifying element within all the songs.

Paul Simon Says He Won't Record With Art Garfunkel Again

Dave Lifton — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:46 +0000

Simon and Garfunkel will not record again, according to Paul Simon. Speaking to Rebecca Jones of BBC Radio 4′s ‘Today‘ program, Simon said that a problem with Art Garfunkel’s vocal chords has affected his ability to sing in the middle of his range.

Paul Simon Wins Polar Music Prize

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:20:18 +0000

Congratulations to Paul Simon for nabbing the 2012 Polar Music Prize, which is awarded annually in Sweden to one contemporary artist and to one classical artist. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma grabbed the award on the classical side. In addition to the title, the winners of this prestigious honor will receive one million kronor, which translates to [...]

Watch a Clip from Paul Simon's New 'Graceland' Documentary

Jeff Giles — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:13:30 +0000

It’s technically arriving a year late, but Paul Simon‘s landmark 1986 album ‘Graceland’ is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer with a deluxe box set reissue and a new retrospective documentary, ‘Under African Skies.’ In a new clip from the film, Simon discusses the creative process behind the album.

Paul Simon to Feature 'Graceland' Musicians at London Festival

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:57:39 +0000

As Paul Simon marks the 25th anniversary of his landmark ‘Graceland’ album, he’ll also be part of this summer’s Hard Rock Calling Festival in London’s Hyde Park.

Paul Simon Gives Poignant Performance of 'The Sound of Silence' at Ground Zero [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:57:56 +0000

During Sunday’s ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Paul Simon gave a haunting acoustical performance of ‘The Sound of Silence’ while some onlookers wept. The song that first propelled Simon and his former musical partner Art Garfunkel into the national spotlight in 1965 was originally written by [...]