Paul Simon
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Paul Simon
Summary
Paul Simon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newark[2]. He was born on October 13, 1941[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,692 views/month, #1,470 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Paul Simon's place of birth was Newark[2].
- Paul Simon was born on October 13, 1941[3].
- Paul Simon's father was Louis Simon[10].
- Paul Simon's mother was Belle Simon[11].
- Paul Simon was married to Edie Brickell[12].
- A child of Paul Simon was Harper Simon[13].
- A child of Paul Simon was Adrian Edward Simon[14].
- A child of Paul Simon was Lulu Simon[15].
- A child of Paul Simon was Gabriel Elijah Simon[16].
- Paul Simon held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Paul Simon's native language[18].
- Paul Simon worked as a singer[4].
- Paul Simon's professions included songwriter[5].
- Paul Simon worked as a record producer[6].
- Paul Simon worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
- Paul Simon worked as a composer[8].
- Paul Simon worked as an actor[19].
- Paul Simon was employed by Princeton University[20].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Simon is There Goes Rhymin' Simon[21].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Simon is Still Crazy After All These Years[22].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Simon is Graceland[23].
- Paul Simon received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24].
- Paul Simon received the Polar Music Prize[25].
- Paul Simon received the Primetime Emmy Award[26].
- Paul Simon received the MusiCares Person of the Year[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Newark[2], Paul Simon… he was born on October 13, 1941[3]. His father was Louis Simon[10]. His mother was Belle Simon[11]. English was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and actor[19]. Paul Simon was employed by Princeton University[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include There Goes Rhymin' Simon[21], Still Crazy After All These Years[22], and Graceland[23]. Things named for Paul Simon include 91287 Simon-Garfunkel[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Polar Music Prize[25], a music award[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1989[36]; Primetime Emmy Award[26], a group of awards[37], in United States[38], founded in 1949[39]; MusiCares Person of the Year[27], a music award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1991[42]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[43], a music museum[44], in United States[45], founded in 1983[46]; and Kennedy Center Honors[47], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1978[50].
Personal Life
Paul Simon was married to Edie Brickell[12]. Children include Harper Simon[13], a singer-songwriter[51], b. 1972[52], of United States[53]; Adrian Edward Simon[14]; Lulu Simon[15], b. 1995[54]; and Gabriel Elijah Simon[16]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[55].
Why It Matters
Paul Simon ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,692 views/month, #1,470 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Counting Crows[58], a musical group[59], founded in 1991[60]; Lifehouse[61], a rock band[62], founded in 1999[63]; Eels[64], a rock band[65], founded in 1995[66]; Alec Benjamin[67], a composer[68], b. 1994[69], of United States[70]; and The Roches[71], a musical group[72], founded in 1973[73].
Entities named for him include 91287 Simon-Garfunkel[30].
FAQs
Where was Paul Simon born?
Born in Newark[2], Paul Simon…
Who were Paul Simon's parents?
Paul Simon's father was Louis Simon[10]. Paul Simon's mother was Belle Simon[11].
Who was Paul Simon married to?
Paul Simon's spouses include Edie Brickell[12].
What did Paul Simon do for work?
Paul Simon worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and composer[8].
What awards did Paul Simon receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], Polar Music Prize[25], Primetime Emmy Award[26], and MusiCares Person of the Year[27].
Who did Paul Simon influence?
Paul Simon has been cited as an influence by Counting Crows[58], Lifehouse[61], Eels[64], and Alec Benjamin[67].