"Dragon (band) Dragon is a rock band which was formed in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 1972 and relocated later to Sydney, Australia in May 1975. They were originally fronted by singer Marc Hunter and are currently led by his brother, bass player/vocalist Todd Hunter. They performed and released material under the name Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987. Keyboard player Paul Hewson wrote or co-wrote most of the group's 1970s hits: ""April Sun in Cuba"" peaked at #2 on the 1977 Australian singles chart; ""Are You Old Enough?"" reached #1 in 1978; and ""Still in Love"
"Richard Anthony Hewson Richard Anthony Hewson (born 17 November 1943, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside) is an English producer, arranger, conductor and multi-instrumentalist, who created the studio group RAH Band. Hewson began in the late 1960s as an arranger, and has worked with musicians such as The Beatles (""I Me Mine"" and ""The Long and Winding Road""),The Bee Gees (""Melody""), James Taylor (""Carolina in My Mind""), Herbie Hancock, Clifford T. Ward, Supertramp, Pilot (""Pilot""), Diana Ross, Carly Simon, Art Garfunkel, Leo Sayer, Paul McCartney (""Thrillington""), Mary Hopkin (""Those Were The Days""), Al Stewart, Chris de Burgh, Fleetwood Mac and Chris Rea. He also"
"completed before he joined the band. Bruce Dickinson Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster. He is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden and is renowned for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined the new wave of British heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage"
"Paul ""Hammy"" Halmshaw Paul Halmshaw also known as ""Hammy"" (born 1965) is a British musician who founded Peaceville Records, which signed some of the most infamous death/black/doom metal and crust punk bands worldwide in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. He was raised in Dewsbury, UK where he began playing drums at school and became a 'Punk Rocker'. He formed the band ""Instigators"" with his school friend Simon Mooney (Guitar). After Simon Bridgewater (Vocals) and Simon Elsey (Bass) joined they made some demo recordings at Lion Studios in Leeds. These collected demos became the first release on Hammy's then"
"Bruce Dickinson Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster. He is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden and is renowned for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined the new wave of British heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name ""Bruce Bruce"" and performed on"
"Fiction movie ""Xtinction: Predator X"". In 2014 he starred in Isaac Yowman's independently released theatrical film ""The Holy Spoof"" which sold out in all of its theater showings before its digital stream release online. Paul Wall is married and has two children. In 2010, he went on an extreme diet and had gastric sleeve surgery, resulting in an over 100 lb. weight loss. In November 2018, Wall was involved in an automobile accident. Ozone Awards Grammy Awards Paul Wall Paul Michael Slayton (born March 11, 1981), better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper from Houston,"
"Dale Henderson Dale Henderson (born January 8, 1966) is an American musician. He is best known as the frontman and guitarist of the crossover thrash band Beowülf where he is the only constant member. He composed the music and wrote the lyrics on all of Beowülf's albums. Henderson's musical career began in 1981 when he joined the local punk band Black Sheep. The band also consisted of former Neighborhood Watch former Mike Jensen, Paul Yamada on bass and Mike Jensen's cousin, Roger DeGiacomi, on drums. The band played many parties, bars and clubs in Venice in 1981–1982 before DeGiacomi became"
"Paul Di'Anno Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is a British singer who was the first vocalist to record with heavy metal band Iron Maiden, from 1977 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, and Rockfellas. Di'Anno was born and grew up in Chingford with a Brazilian father and holds dual British and Brazilian citizenship– spending his teenage years singing in various rock bands and working"
"1992 to release two more albums, ""Un-Sentimental"" (1993) and ""2 Cents"" (1995), before breaking up once again in 1995. After that split, Henderson started Kool-Whip, who played clubs and released two albums ""The Now"" (2000), which was nominated for best rock album at the 2002 L.A. Music Awards, and ""Dirty Movie"" (2007). In the early 2000s, Henderson resurrected Beowülf once again and continues to record and perform with them. Dale Henderson Dale Henderson (born January 8, 1966) is an American musician. He is best known as the frontman and guitarist of the crossover thrash band Beowülf where he is the"
"Samson (band) Samson were a British rock band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They are best known for their first three albums with future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, then known as ""Bruce Bruce"", and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also a member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years. Dickinson's replacement on vocals,"
"one co-writing credit on the album. Mansfield and New Zealand-born singer-songwriter Sharon O'Neill met on Dragon's Body And The Beat tour: they later became domestic and professional partners. Paul Hewson left Dragon in late 1984, and returned to New Zealand, where he died of an accidental drug overdose on 9 January 1985. During 1984 Hewson had shared an apartment in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, with singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, who had recently arrived from Melbourne, and was trying to relaunch his career. He and Hewson became close friends. In May 1985, four months after Hewson's death, Kelly released his breakthrough solo album"
"being released on that label. The 2008 lineup is signed to Radiance Records. In July 2014 BlackHawk released its first studio album in 12 years called ""Brothers of the Southland."" The title track is a tribute to Southern Rock bands and all those who have passed on. Henry Paul (musician) Henry Paul (born August 25, 1949 in Kingston, New York) is an American southern rock and country singer/songwriter who was an original recording member of the Southern rock band Outlaws. He left to form the Henry Paul Band but then returned to the Outlaws. He also is a founding member"
"Paul Taylor (keyboardist) Paul Taylor (born June 4, 1960, San Francisco, California), formerly credited as Paul Horowitz, is an American musician, who is best known as the keyboardist/guitarist with the late 1980s and early 1990s rock band, Winger (1987–1992, 2001–2003, 2013–2014, 2014–2017, 2018–present). Although he is perhaps most frequently associated with Winger, Taylor has also played with numerous other prominent musicians, including future Sammy Hagar and Boston guitarist Gary Pihl (in his early days), Eric Martin (solo artist and future Mr. Big frontman), Aldo Nova, Steve Perry of Journey, Alice Cooper and Tommy Shaw. In the late 70's Paul briefly"
"Bono Paul David Hewson, KBE OL (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono (), is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. He attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, as well as schoolmates with whom he founded U2 in 1976. Bono soon established himself as a passionate frontman for the band through his expressive vocal style and grandiose gestures and songwriting. His lyrics are known"
"were sponsored by Jack Daniel's, the US-based whiskey company. Jamieson won Best Male Performer in 2005. Phil Jamieson Philip ""Phil"" Jamieson (born 18 April 1977) is an Australian musician from Hornsby, New South Wales. He is a founding member and singer-guitarist for the rock band Grinspoon. Philip William H. Jamieson was born on 17 April 1977 in Hornsby, New South Wales, while his parents were on the road. His father was the singer of a Christian rock 'n' roll band, Good Grief, while his mother was a keyboard player in the support act. The pair toured beach missions on a"
"has used various recording aliases since 1995, which are listed below. In the United States, his best known production, Candy Girls (which featured an American lead vocalist, Sweet Pussy Pauline), reached number 7 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs Chart with ""Wham Bam"" in 1996. He has also worked with Judge Jules, most notably billed as Hi-Gate. Paul Masterson Paul Masterson (born Paul Kevin Masterson) is a Northern Irish DJ and record producer, originally from Belfast and now living in London. He is best known for recording as Yomanda. Recording as Amen! UK he had a hi-NRG hit with ""Passion"", released"
"claimed he remains friends with his first wife, Beverley, after 22 years, ie. since 1992. Note: List excludes Di'Anno's many guest appearances on tribute albums. Paul Di'Anno Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is a British singer who was the first vocalist to record with heavy metal band Iron Maiden, from 1977 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, and Rockfellas. Di'Anno was born and grew"
"Paul Newton (musician) Paul Newton (born 21 February 1948, Andover, Hampshire) is a British rock musician. He was bassist with progressive group ""Shinn"", which featured organist Don Shinn and drummer Brian ""Blinky"" Davison, and then joined a reformed line-up of ""The Gods"" with Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake. He was the original bass guitarist for Uriah Heep and played on the band's first three albums. He subsequently played for a band called Festival for several years on the Mecca Palais circuit and also worked as a studio musician and appeared on various recordings. More recently he has performed with other"
"Henry Paul (musician) Henry Paul (born August 25, 1949 in Kingston, New York) is an American southern rock and country singer/songwriter who was an original recording member of the Southern rock band Outlaws. He left to form the Henry Paul Band but then returned to the Outlaws. He also is a founding member of the country band BlackHawk. Henry was born in Kingston, New York and lived on a farm in nearby Hurley, but when his father and mother divorced, Henry, his two sisters, Anselma and Helen and his mother moved to Temple Terrace, a suburb of Tampa, Florida as"
"Paul Roland Paul Roland (born 6 September 1959 in Kent, England), is a singer-songwriter, author, journalist and paranormal researcher. Since the release of his first (shared) single ""Oscar Automobile"" in 1979, Roland has been spinning his tales against a backdrop of gothic rock, psychedelic pop, folk and, occasionally, baroque strings. His character creations include a Regency magistrate, various 19th Century murderers, a retired executioner, an opium addict, and an entire court of medieval grotesques. Paul has been called ""the male Kate Bush"" by one-time label-mate Robyn Hitchcock, and ""The Lord Byron of Rock"" by influential French music magazine ""Les Inrockuptibles""."
"Paul Hodson Paul Hodson is an English hard rock singer, songwriter and musician. Paul Hodson has been the keyboard player of the band Ten from 2001 until September 2011. He has also played for the band Hard Rain since 1997 as well as for his solo project, named Hodson, under which he released his first (and only at the moment) album in 2004, named This Strange World. In 2003 he wrote (and played keyboards) for Bob Catley's solo album When Empires Burn. He currently lectures at Staffordshire University, teaching music technology and offers students a balanced view of the music"
"Paul Wassif Paul Wassif (born 1963 in Bristol, England) is a British musician, guitarist, and singer songwriter. Paul Wassif's early career included a brief spell with Punk/Rock band The London Cowboys. This was followed by various stints in New York City bands including The Ugly Americans with ex New York Dolls members, Jerry Nolan and Sylvain Sylvain. On the 2008 London Cowboys retrospective release 'Relapse' featured the song 'Dragging in the Dirt' with band founder Steve Dior.<br>Wassif formed a group in the late 1990s with Henry Olsen (of Primal Scream) named Distant Cousins. The band toured across America with Eric"
"Paul Samson Paul Samson (4 June 1953 – 9 August 2002) was an English guitarist, closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal. Born Paul Sanson, his first band was a local Kent based group called 'The Innocence' which consisted of him, Stewart Cochrane, Phil Stranders and the late Martin Kirrage. After a period in several obscure bands, Samson formed his own eponymous outfit, Samson, in 1977, consisting of Chris Aylmer on bass guitar, and Clive Burr on drums. Burr left, and eventually joined Iron Maiden, and was replaced by Thunderstick, who wore a gimp mask on stage."
"Jah Paul Jo Joseph Jack ""Severs"" Ramsey, better known by his stage name Jah Paul Jo (November 1, 1956 – December 29, 2014) was an American musician, singer and producer best known for creating the novelty band Dread Zeppelin. From 1983 to 1988, Ramsey was the singer/bass player in The Prime Movers. Ramsey was also the owner of independent record label Birdcage Records, which has released albums by Dread Zeppelin, The Prime Movers, Stan Ridgway, Ron Asheton, In Vivo, The Mystery Band and others. Hailing from Sierra Madre, California, The Prime Movers – Gary Putman on guitar and vocals, Severs"
"Thompson is also featured on the album ""Callus"" by Gonjasufi, released in August 2016. Thompson is noted for being reclusive and private about his personal life, and is primarily now dedicated to painting. Pearl Thompson Pearl Thompson (born Paul Stephen Thompson on 8 November 1957 in Surrey), previously known as Porl Thompson, is an English musician best known for being a member of The Cure. Though friends had long used the name ""Pearl"", Thompson legally changed his first name to the female name ""Pearl"" in 2015. Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure (then known as Easy"
"number one. ""Hey Jude"" is the best-selling Beatles single, achieving sales of over five million copies soon after its release. In July 2005, McCartney's performance of ""Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"" with U2 at Live 8 became the fastest-released single in history. Available within forty-five minutes of its recording, hours later it had achieved number one on the UK Official Download Chart. He was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to music. Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,"
"he had split from his long-term girlfriend Christensen. Paul Banks (musician, born 1978) Paul Julian Banks (born 3 May 1978) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and DJ. He is best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist of the rock band Interpol. Banks released an album named ""Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper"" in August 2009 under the name Julian Plenti. His solo material is now recorded under his real name. As a singer, Banks' voice lies in the baritone range. Banks was born in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. His father worked in the automobile industry and took on positions in various"
"industry from his diverse tastes. Apart from being a songwriter and a keyboard player, he also produces music for other artists. Paul Hodson is currently working on his second solo album, Faith Of The Crow, which is going to be released sometime during 2014. Studio albums and EP's Paul Hodson Paul Hodson is an English hard rock singer, songwriter and musician. Paul Hodson has been the keyboard player of the band Ten from 2001 until September 2011. He has also played for the band Hard Rain since 1997 as well as for his solo project, named Hodson, under which he"
"Tall Paul (DJ) Paul Newman, also known as Tall Paul or Camisra, is an English DJ who is best known for the songs ""Rock Da House"" and ""Let Me Show You"". Tall Paul, real name Paul Newman, (born 5 May 1971) began his DJing career in 1985 at a nightclub owned by his father entitled Turnmills. It was during the after-sessions at the club that Paul showed what he could do with two vinyl records. From there, he became the resident DJ at London's Gardening nightclub before headlining in countries across the world such as The US, Brazil and Ibiza"
"they considered disbanding but continued with ex-Mammal drummer Kerry Jacobson to complete the album. The album was dedicated to Neil Storey (1954–1976). After Dragon relocated to Sydney in May 1975 they landed a contract with CBS Records when record producer Peter Dawkins caught one of their performances. Dragon co-founder Ray Goodwin left the group in 1975, so Dragon sent for keyboard player Paul Hewson who had a reputation, in New Zealand, as a pop songwriter. Hewson, ex-Mammal, had been scouted by Dragon when they were still in New Zealand but had declined to join. Often courting or creating controversy, the"
"his middle name and says it is also an acronym for “Existence After Real Love”. Earl creates music to give a Christ-like perspective and his lyrics never contain profanity., In 2016 Earl released his single “Fire the Fuse”. The song received international radio play and was marketed to various night clubs and received a positive response from music critics. Earl (recording artist) Chris Earl Mathewson (born October 29, 1983), known professionally as Earl is an American recording artist who is best known for his single “Fire the Fuse” and is listed as a MTV Artist To Watch. Earl was born"
"Cook, a solo musician. He works as a session musician for Edwyn Collins. Cook also played football for Hollywood United. Paul Cook Paul Thomas Cook (born 20 July 1956 in Shepherd's Bush, London) is an English drummer and member of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He was also called ""Cookie"" by his friends on the punk music scene. Cook was raised in Hammersmith and attended the Christopher Wren School, now Phoenix High School, London in White City Estate, Shepherds Bush, where he met Steve Jones. The pair became good friends and while bunking off school. In 1972–1973, Cook"
"the King Cole Trio. The sides were ""Honeysuckle Rose"" and ""I'm a Dreamer, Aren't We All."" One unusual trait of Honeysuckle Rose was Paul playing the guitar and scatting in unison in a manner similar to George Benson at least a couple decades later.Bassist Slam Stewart had already done something similar with scatting with bowed bass fiddle about a decade earlier. Paul was inducted into the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame in 2008. Jad Paul Jad Paul (June 16, 1916 – December 29, 2008) was an American musician, most noted for being one of the original members of Spike"