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Paul Simon's Marriage To Carrie Fisher Left Him 'Exhausted'
Paul Simon was "exhausted" by his marriage to Carrie Fisher.The 82-year-old singer tied the knot with the late actress in 1983 but they split after less than a year of marriage, though they continued to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 March 2024
Paul Simon ‘Comfortable’ Singing As His Hearing Has Returned!
Paul Simon is now “comfortable” singing and playing instruments as hearing in his left ear has returned.‘The Sound of Silence’ singer, first revealed he was suffering hearing loss in May 2023 during an interview with...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 March 2024
Sir Elton John And Bernie Taupin To Receive Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize
Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin are set to be bestowed with the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.The 76-year-old music legend and his longtime songwriting partner will receive the prestigious accolade...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 January 2024
Paul Simon Embraced His Hearing Loss Making His Latest Album
Paul Simon decided to embrace his deafness in one ear as "part of the process" for his 2023 album 'Seven Psalms'.The 82-year-old legendary singer/songwriter - who retired from touring in 2018 - was saddened when...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 December 2023
Bass Player To Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen And Miles Davis Dies
Jazz bassist Richard Davis, who played with music legends such as Van Morrison, Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, has died.The acclaimed double-bass player passed away on September 6 at the age of 93...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2023
Paul Simon Hasn't 'Accepted' Hearing Loss But Is Hoping For Tour Solution
Paul Simon hasn't fully "accepted" his hearing loss but he's hoping he's found a solution which will allow him to return to touring.The 81-year-old singer has been having problems with his left ear over the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2023
'I Haven’T Figured Out How To Perform With Hearing Loss!' Paul Simon Is Certain He's Done With Touring
Paul Simon can't tour again because he hasn't "figured out how to perform with the hearing loss".The 81-year-old singer has suffered hearing loss in his left ear over the last few years and he’s thankful...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 July 2023
Sting, Stevie Wonder And More Set For Paul Simon Tribute
Sting, Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers are set to perform at an upcoming tribute to the great songwriting genius Paul Simon.The 81-year-old music legend - who has penned classics including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2022
Bruce Springsteen: Decision To Sell Back Catalogue Was A Timing Thing
Bruce Springsteen says his decision to sell his back catalogue was a "timing thing". The 73-year-old music legend insists he doesn't have plans to hang up his microphone after offloading his entire back catalogue of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2022
Rita Wilson: I've Created My Own Great American Songbook
Rita Wilson has created her "own Great American Songbook" with her new album.The 65-year-old star's latest record 'Rita Wilson Now and Forever: Duets' sees her team up with music greats such as Willie Nelson, Smokey...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2022
Bruce Springsteen 'Sells Back Catalogue To Sony For $500 Million'
Bruce Springsteen has sold his entire back catalogue of music to Sony for $500 million.The 72-year-old star - who is one of the world's best-selling artists - has sold his masters and music publishing rights...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 December 2021
Paul Simon Sells Music Catalogue To Sony Music Publishing
Paul Simon has sold his back catalogue to Sony Music Publishing.The label now owns the rights to the music legend's hits, including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Mrs. Robinson’ and ‘Still Crazy After All These Years’.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2021
Paul Simon To Revisit Old Songs With New Album 'In The Blue Light'
Even as he prepares to retire from touring, songwriting legend Paul Simon has announced details of a brand new album, In The Blue Light, which will see him re-visit old songs and his personal favourites...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2018
Paul Simon To Retire From Touring After 'Homeward Bound' Dates
That long period of unexpected musical comebacks seems to be at a standstill at the moment, because this year is all about farewell tours. Paul Simon is the latest to annouce his last ever run...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2018
Stephen Colbert And Paul Simon Are 'Feelin' Groovy' About World War 3
Stephen Colbert joined the one and only Paul Simon for a jam session with a difference this week, putting a rather depressing twist on the folk singer's not often heard 1966 tune 'The 59th Street...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2017
Singer/songwriter Allen Toussaint Dies On Tour
The 77 year old passed away on Tuesday (10Nov15) shortly after playing a concert in Madrid on Monday night (09Nov15). According to reports, Toussaint suffered two cardiac arrests in his hotel in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 November 2015
Saxophone Player Phil Woods Dies Weeks After Announcing Retirement
A celebrated jazz alto sax player, Woods was a bandleader and session man, who played on classic tracks recorded by Billy Joel and Paul Simon. Mentored by jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, Woods'...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2015
Paul Simon Makes Surprise Tv Appearance Disguised As Tribute Act
The mystery band was announced as part of the musical line-up for the premiere week of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and on Friday, the group took to the stage at the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 September 2015
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell Record Second Album
The duo tasted success with 2013's Love Has Come for You, and now they've returned to the studio for So Familiar, which will be released in October (15). Martin says, "I guess...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2015
Billy Joel Teams Up With Paul Simon To Close Historic New York Venue
The Piano Man performed the last ever show at the Nassau Veteran Memorial Coliseum before its planned closure for renovation, and he made sure the night was a special one for the audience....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2015
Bono Honours His Rescuers At New York Gig
The band has been playing a residency at fabled Manhattan venue Madison Square Garden as part of their latest world tour, which was thrown into jeopardy in November (14) when the frontman was...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2015
Art Garfunkel On Paul Simon: "I Created A Monster"
Art Garfunkel, one half of legendary hitmakers Simon & Garfunkel, has made some scathing remarks about his former bandmate Paul Simon in a new interview, claiming that he only became friends with him at school...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 26 May 2015
Art Garfunkel: 'I Only Became Friends With Paul Simon Out Of Pity And I Created A Monster'
In one of his most candid interviews, the Bright Eyes singer tells Britain's Sunday Telegraph he initially quit Simon & Garfunkel and turned his back on showbusiness to become a teacher because he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2015
'The Ultimate Collection: Paul Simon' Features The Best From Paul Simon And Simon & Garfunkel
'The Ultimate Collection: Paul Simon' is the first collaborative greatest hits compilation between Paul Simon as a solo artist, and his work with Art Garfunkel as the self-named duo Simon & Garfunkel.Paul Simon unveils his...
By Ruth Buxton-Cook in Music / Festivals on 27 February 2015
Paul Simon Pays Tribute To Phil Everly At Benefit Concert
Paul Simon paid tribute to his late friend Phil Everly by performing at an intimate benefit concert in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday (29Oct14).The veteran singer/songwriter was recruited by Everly's wife Patti, who organised the private...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2014
With Disorderly Conduct Charges Dropped, Edie Brickell And Paul Simon Are Free To Make Beautiful Music Together
All is well at the Simon-Brickell household, where all charges of disorderly conduct have been dropped. The musical couple was charged back in April, after being arrested on the evening of April 26. That night,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 June 2014
Paul Simon And Edie Brickell Cleared Of Domestic Disturbance Charges
Paul Simon and Edie Brickell will not face charges in their disorderly conduct case.The husband and wife, who have been united throughout this legal issue, were given the all clear as of Tuesday (June 17th).The...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2014
Paul Simon And Edie Brickell's Disorderly Conduct Charges Dropped
Paul Simon and Edie Brickell have scored a legal victory after prosecutors in Connecticut opted to drop disorderly conduct charges against the couple.Simon and Brickell were both issued misdemeanour citations following a domestic dispute at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2014
Paul Simon & Eddie Brickell Appear United In Court For Hearing In Disorderly Conduct Case
Paul Simon and Edie Brickell seem to have resolved their issues.The husband and wife appeared in court Friday (May 16th) at the Norwalk Superior Court in Connecticut to attend a hearing for their disorderly conduct...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 May 2014
Paul Simon And Edie Brickell's Disorderly Conduct Case Postponed
A disorderly conduct case involving veteran singer/songwriter Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell has been delayed until next month (Jun14).The couple, which will celebrate its 22nd wedding anniversary on 30 May (14), returned to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
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