Paul Simon net worth: Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter.
One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon has had a career spanning six decades.
Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in Queens, New York City, and developed an interest in rock music in his teens.
Paul Simon bio
Born on October 13, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey Simon was surrounded by music from a young age. His mother was an elementary school teacher while his father was a double-bass player and dance bandleader, in addition to being a college professor. At the age of four, Simon and family moved to the borough of Queens in New York City.
While attending Fairfax High School Paul met his future band mate Art Garfunkel when the two were performing in a sixth-grade production of “Alice in Wonderland”. They hit it off and soon began performing at school dances. They were influenced by such people as The Everly Brothers and Woody Guthrie.
They enjoyed some initial success when signed with the Big Records label under the name Tom & Jerry. The two boys would occasionally reunited to perform together while in college.
Simon attended Queens College, where he majored in English Literature and joined the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He graduated with this degree in 1963 and decided to attend law school, though he changed his mind after only one semester at Brooklyn Law School.
Career
After performing and writing solo material while in college, he and Art signed a deal with Columbia Records in 1964 when they also started going by Simon & Garfunkel rather than Tom & Jerry.
Their first LP, ‘Wednesday 3 A.M.’, was not initially successful upon its release in October of 1964.
They released four more albums together ‘Sounds of Silence; Parsley,’ ‘Sage,’ ‘Rosemary,’ and ‘Thyme; Bookends; and Bridge over Troubled Water.’ Simon & Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990and they received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.
After the split of Simon & Garfunkel in 1970, Simon focused on his solo projects. He released a self-titled album in 1972 after releasing the hit single ‘Mother and Child Reunion.’
In 1990, he followed up by releasing ‘The Rhythm of the Saints,’ primarily recorded in Rio de Janeiro, which was also very favorably reviewed.
He then organized a concert in Central Park with African and South American Bands. The concert was wildly successful, drawing a crowd of over 750,000, making it one of the largest concert audiences in history.
His popularity dropped over the next few years, but he has continued to remain successful, frequently releasing new music and touring extensively worldwide. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live 14 times, won 12 Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards.
As of June 2023, Paul Simon’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $200 Million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Paul Simon worth?
Paul Simon’s net worth is estimated to be $200 Million.
How old is Paul Simon?
Paul Simon was born on October 13, 1941, and is currently 81 years old.
How tall is Paul Simon?
Paul Simon’s height is 1.60 m, which is equal to 5 ft 3 in.
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