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Elton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefit

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:32:09 +0000

Elton John and Paul Simon were among the stars who helped raise more than $80 million at a benefit held Monday night (May 13) in New York City. Bono and Sting also were on hand at the 25th anniversary Robin Hood Foundation gala at Jacob Javits Center.

40 Years Ago: Paul Simon Launches First Solo Tour

Dave Swanson — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:11:39 +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.

Clive Davis Looks Back on Simon & Garfunkel's Breakup in New Memoir

Jeff Giles — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:51:59 +0000

There must be something in the air lately when it comes to Simon & Garfunkel. First Art Garfunkel used his recent speech at the Paley Center to delve into what caused his breakup with Paul Simon, and now their former label boss, Clive Davis, has released an excerpt from his upcoming memoir in which he [...]

Paul Simon Performs at Funeral for Slain Newtown Teacher Victoria Soto

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:24:01 +0000

Paul Simon joined mourners for the funeral of slain Sandy Hook Elementary first grade teacher Victoria Soto on Wednesday (Dec. 19). According to the New York Daily News, the singer picked up his guitar with no introduction and performed 'The Sound of Silence' midway through the memorial service for the 27-year-old, to her gathered family and friends. It was Soto's favorite song. Afterward, he returned to his seat without applause, "just a hushed and reverent silence."

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:56 +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 [...]

Phoebe Snow Dead At 58

Jon Michaels — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:22:51 +0000

Phoebe Snow best known for her 1975 hit "Poetry Man" has died due to complications from a brain hemorrhage she suffered last year. She was 58. She was praised for her talent, singer, songwriter and Grammy nominee. Phoebe put her career on hold to care for her daughter Valerie who was born with brain damage in 1975 and who passed away in 2007.