born 1941
Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his solo career and as one half of the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Born on October 13, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, he gained widespread acclaim for hit songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "The Sound of Silence," as well as his innovative solo works, including the Grammy Award-winning album "Graceland." Simon's influential career has spanned over six decades, making him a prominent figure in American music.