Paul Simon

Paul Simon General Information

Biography

Mr. Paul Simon is a Co-Founder and serves as Board Member at Children's Health Fund. His contributions to charitable causes attest to his commitment to civic involvement. He is co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, bringing medical care to homeless and indigent children. He has raised money for the Nature Conservancy, the Fund for Detained and Imprisoned Children in South Africa, and AmFar. In 1989, in recognition for his efforts, the United Negro College Fund bestowed upon him its highest honor, the Frederick D. Patterson Award. In 1972, he released his first solo album, "Paul Simon." He produced the groundbreaking "Graceland" album in 1986. In 1998, Mr. Simon wrote and produced the Broadway musical, "The Capeman," collaborating with the poet and Nobel laureate Derek Walcott. In 2000, he released the album "You're The One," during which time he toured with Bob Dylan. Last year, Mr. Simon was a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Award. Most recently, Mr. Simon wrote the song "Father and Daughter" for the animated movie "The Wild Thornberrys, " which has been nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Song." He grew up in Queens, and graduated from Queens College in 1965. He has received twelve Grammy awards and various other music-related honors. MusiCares honored him recently with their 2001 Person of the Year Award, and on March 21, 2001, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.