Paul Simon

Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter and philanthropist who has emerged as one of the most accomplished musicians of the past 60 years.

Originally a part of Simon and Garfunkel, the duo's literary lyrics, crafted melodies, and exquisite harmonies created a folk-pop sound that earned them numerous awards due to their enduring hits, including the chart-toppers “Mrs. Robinson”, “The Sound Of Silence”, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. Simon embarked on a solo career after the duo parted ways in 1970 due to artistic differences.

On his own, Simon has secured thirteen top 40 hits in the US and collected five more Grammy Awards, with two wins for Album of the Year, for Still Crazy After All These Years in 1976 and Graceland in 1987. He joins Stevie Wonder, U2, Taylor Swift, and Frank Sinatra as artists with multiple Album of the Year wins (Simon and Garfunkel also won Album of the Year in 1971 for Bridge over Troubled Water). In 2003, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy.

In 2009, Simon reconnected with Garfunkel for their fourth and final performances together on the Old Friends Tour. In 2010, they had planned a 13-date tour, but Garfunkel lost his voice for four years.

Simon has continued to receive accolades for his decades of work, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and he was the first person to be awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress.