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Source(google.com.pk)Simon was born in Newark, New Jersey to Jewish parents.[11][12] His father Louis (1916–1995) was a college professor, upright bass player, and dance bandleader who performed under the name "Lee Sims". His mother, Belle (1910–2007), was an elementary school teacher. In 1945, his family moved to the Kew Gardens Hills section of Flushing, Queens, in New York City.[13] The musician Donald Fagen has described Simon's childhood as that of "a certain kind of New York Jew, almost a stereotype, really, to whom music and baseball are very important. I think it has to do with the parents. The parents are either immigrants or first-generation Americans who felt like outsiders, and assimilation was the key thought—they gravitated to black music and baseball looking for an alternative culture."[14] Simon, upon hearing Fagen's description, said it "isn't far from the truth."[14] Simon says about his childhood, "I was a ballplayer. I'd go on my bike, and I'd hustle kids in stickball." He adds that his father was a Yankees fan:
I used to listen to games with my father. He was a nice guy. Fun. Funny. Smart. He didn't play with me as much as I played with my kids. He was at work until late at night. . . Sometimes [until] two in the morning."[14]
Simon's musical career began after meeting Art Garfunkel when they were both 11. They performed in a production of Alice in Wonderland for their sixth grade graduation, and began singing together when they were 13,[15] occasionally performing at school dances. Their idols were the Everly Brothers, whom they imitated in their use of close two-part harmony. Simon also developed an interest in jazz, folk and blues, especially in musical legends Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly.
Simon's first song written for himself and Garfunkel, when Simon was 12 or 13, was called "The Girl for Me," and according to Simon became the "neighborhood hit." His father wrote the words and chords on paper for the boys to use. That paper became the first officially copyrighted Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel song, and is now in the Library of Congress. In 1957, in their mid-teens, they recorded the song "Hey, Schoolgirl" under the name Tom & Jerry, given to them by their label Big Records. The single reached No. 49 on the pop charts.
After graduating from Forest Hills High School, Simon majored in English at Queens College, while Garfunkel studied mathematics at Columbia University in Manhattan.[14] Simon was a brother in the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, earned a degree in English literature, and briefly attended Brooklyn Law School after graduation, but his real passion was rock and roll.
Early career[edit]
Between 1957 and 1964, Simon wrote, recorded, and released more than 30 songs, occasionally reuniting with Garfunkel as Tom & Jerry for some singles, including "Our Song" and "That's My Story". Most of the songs Simon recorded during that time were performed alone or with musicians other than Garfunkel. They were released on several minor record labels, such as Amy, Big, Hunt, King, Tribute, and Madison. He used several pseudonyms for these recordings, including Jerry Landis, Paul Kane and True Taylor. Simon enjoyed some moderate success in recording a few singles as part of a group called Tico and the Triumphs, including a song called "Motorcycle" that reached No. 97 on the Billboard charts in 1962. Tico and the Triumphs released four 45s. Marty Cooper, known as Tico, sang lead on several of these releases. A childhood friend, Bobby Susser, children's songwriter, record producer, and performer, co-produced the Tico 45s with Simon. That year, Simon reached No. 99 on the pop charts as Jerry Landis with the hit "The Lone Teen Ranger." Both chart singles were released on Amy Records.
Simon & Garfunkel[edit]
Garfunkel, left, with Paul Simon, right, performing as Simon & Garfunkel in Dublin, circa early 1980s
Main article: Simon & Garfunkel
In early 1964, Simon and Garfunkel got an audition with Columbia Records, whose executive Clive Davis was impressed enough to sign the duo to a contract to produce an album. Columbia decided that the two would be called simply "Simon & Garfunkel," instead of the group's previous name "Tom and Jerry." Simon said in 2003 that this renaming as "Simon & Garfunkel" was the first time that artists' ethnic names had been used in pop music.[16] Simon and Garfunkel's first LP, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., was released on October 19, 1964; it consisted of 12 songs in the folk vein, five written by Simon. The album initially flopped.
Simon moved to England to pursue a solo career, touring folk clubs and coffee houses. At the first club he played, the Railway Inn Folk Club in Brentwood, Essex, he met Kathy Chitty who became his girlfriend and inspiration for "Kathy's Song," "America," and others. He performed at Les Cousins in London and toured provincial folk clubs that exposed him to a wide range of musical influences. In 1965, he recorded a solo LP The Paul Simon Songbook in England.
While in the UK, Simon co-wrote several songs with Bruce Woodley of the Australian pop group The Seekers, including "I Wish You Could Be Here," "Cloudy," and "Red Rubber Ball." Woodley's co-author credit was omitted from "Cloudy" on the Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme album. The American group The Cyrkle recorded a cover of "Red Rubber Ball" that reached No. 2 in the US. Simon also contributed to The Seekers catalogue with "Someday One Day," which was released in March 1966, charting around the same time as Simon and Garfunkel's "Homeward Bound."
Back on the American East Coast, radio stations began receiving requests for one of the Wednesday Morning tracks, Simon's "The Sound of Silence." Their producer, Tom Wilson, overdubbed the track with electric guitar, bass guitar and drums, releasing it as a single that eventually went to No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts.[citation needed]
The song's success drew Simon back to the United States to reunite with Garfunkel. Together they recorded four more influential albums: Sounds of Silence; Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme; Bookends; and the hugely successful Bridge over Troubled Water. Simon and Garfunkel also contributed extensively to the soundtrack of the Mike Nichols film The Graduate (1967), starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. While writing "Mrs. Robinson," Simon originally toyed with the title "Mrs. Roosevelt". When Garfunkel reported this indecision over the song's name to the director, Nichols replied, "Don't be ridiculous! We're making a movie here! It's Mrs. Robinson!"[17]
Simon and Garfunkel returned to England in the fall of 1968 and did a church concert appearance at Kraft Hall, which was broadcast on the BBC, and also featured Paul's brother Ed on a performance of the instrumental "Anji."[18]
Simon pursued solo projects after Bridge over Troubled Water, reuniting occasionally with Garfunkel for various projects, such as their 1975 Top Ten single "My Little Town." Simon wrote it for Garfunkel, whose solo output Simon judged as lacking "bite." The song was included on their respective solo albums—Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years and Garfunkel's Breakaway. Contrary to popular belief, the song is not autobiographical of Simon's early life in New York City.[19] In 1981, they reunited again for the famous concert in Central Park, followed by a world tour and an aborted reunion album, to have been entitled Think Too Much, which was eventually released (without Garfunkel) as Hearts and Bones. Together, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.[6]
In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel reunited once again when they received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This reunion led to a U.S. tour—the acclaimed "Old Friends" concert series—followed by a 2004 international encore that culminated in a free concert at the Colosseum in Rome that drew 600,000 people.[20] In 2005, the pair sang "Mrs. Robinson" and "Homeward Bound," plus "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with Aaron Neville, in the benefit concert From the Big Apple to The Big Easy – The Concert for New Orleans (eventually released as a DVD) for Hurricane Katrina victims.
The pair reunited six years later in New Orleans at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.[21]
1971–1976[edit]
After Simon and Garfunkel split in 1970, Simon began to write and record solo material. His album Paul Simon was released in January 1972, preceded by his first experiment with world music, the Jamaican-inspired "Mother and Child Reunion," considered one of the first examples of reggae by a white musician. The single was a hit, reaching both the American and British Top 5. The album received universal acclaim, with critics praising the variety of styles and the confessional lyrics, reaching No. 4 in the US and No. 1 in the UK and Japan. It later spawned another Top 30 hit with "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard".
Simon's next project was the pop-folk album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon, released in May 1973. It contained some of his most popular and polished recordings. The lead single, "Kodachrome," was a No. 2 hit in America, and the follow-up, the gospel-flavored "Loves Me Like a Rock" was even bigger, topping the Cashbox charts. Other songs, like the weary "American Tune" or the melancholic "Something So Right"—a tribute to Simon's first wife, Peggy—became standards in the musician's catalogue. Critical and commercial reception for this second album was even stronger than for his debut. At the time, reviewers noted how the songs were fresh and unworried on the surface, while still exploring socially and politically conscious themes on a deeper level.[citation needed] The album reached No. 1 on the Cashbox album charts. As a souvenir for the tour that came next, in 1974 it was released as a live album, Live Rhymin', which was moderately successful and displayed some changes in Simon's music style, adopting world and religious music.
Highly anticipated, Still Crazy After All These Years was his next album. Released in October 1975 and produced by Simon and Phil Ramone, it marked another departure. The mood of the album was darker, as he wrote and recorded it in the wake of his divorce. Preceded by the feel-good duet with Phoebe Snow, "Gone at Last" (a Top 25 hit) and the Simon & Garfunkel reunion track "My Little Town" (a No. 9 on Billboard), the album was his only No. 1 on the Billboard charts to date. The 18th Grammy Awards named it the Album of the Year and Simon's performance the year's Best Male Pop Vocal. With Simon in the forefront of popular music, the third single from the album, "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" reached the top spot of the Billboard charts, his only single to reach No. 1 on this list. Also, on May 3, 1976, Simon put together a benefit show at Madison Square Garden to raise money for the New York Public Library. Phoebe Snow, Jimmy Cliff and the Brecker Brothers also performed. The concert produced over $30,000 for the Library.
Hadley Fraser (born Robert Hugh Fraser) is the son of Jack and Carol Fraser, and brother of Ed Fraser, an officer in the British Army. He holds a BA from Birmingham University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music. In 2011 he was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, or ARAM. In 2012, Fraser was named a Patron of the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) theatre college in Guildford, UK.
His West End and other theatre credits include Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Assassins, The Far Pavilions, The Shaughraun, Peter Pan, The Pirates of Penzance, Longitude, My Fair Lady, The Last Five Years, The Fantasticks, A Christmas Carol and Pacific Overtures. In 2006, Fraser originated the role of Tiernan in The Pirate Queen on Broadway.
Fraser played Gareth in the Doctor Who episode "Army of Ghosts" (2006). In 2009, Fraser played the supporting role of Reed in The Fresh Beat Band (season 1). He played the role of Chris in both (films) Convincing Clooney and Primevil. As a vocalist he can be heard on Scott Alan's releases Keys and Scott Alan LIVE.
In October 2010, Fraser sang the Les Misérables role of Grantaire in the 25th Anniversary concert.
Since 2009, Hadley has been writing music in a band called "Sheytoons" with Ramin Karimloo, who costarred as Enjolras on the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Misérables and co-starred as 'The Phantom' in the 25th anniversary of 'The Phantom of the Opera' (in which Hadley played Raoul).
On June 23, 2011, Fraser returned to Les Misérables, this time to play the role of Javert. He received critical acclaim for the role and remained with the show until June 2012.
On October 1 and 2, 2011, Fraser played Raoul in the 25th Anniversary staging of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He costarred alongside Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, who played the Phantom and Christine respectively.
Fraser appeared in the film adaptation of Les Misérables, as the Army General of the National Guard.
Fraser's next endeavor into musical theatre will begin in April 2013 as the lead role of Sid in The Pajama Game (Chichester Festival Theatre).
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Trivia
When you join Actor's Equity, you must do so with a unique name. Since both Robert Fraser and Hugh Fraser were already taken, Hadley took on his Grandfather's name as his public persona. He most often goes by Rob with his family.
Hadley first met Ramin Karimloo in 2002 while they were both performing in Les Misérables at Queens Theatre in London; Hadley as Marius, Ramin as Feuilly, u/s Enjolras & u/s Marius. They have been in multiple other performances together including the filmed 25th Anniversary performances for both Les Misérables and the Phantom of the Opera. In the past few years, the two have started a band together called Sheytoons.
Known for his hitting prowess on offense and his strong, accurate throwing arm on defense, Roberto Clemente carved out a Hall of Fame career over his 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, compiling a .317 lifetime batting average and collecting an even 3,000 hits. He was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1966 and was voted MVP of the 1971 World Series in which the Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles. He was killed in a mission-of-mercy plane crash while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua. Clemente was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1973, only the second player to have had the required five-year waiting period before being eligible waived.
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Mini Biography
Roberto Clemente Walker was born in Barrio San Anton in Carolina, Puerto Rico, August 18, 1934. The youngest of four children, Roberto excelled in track and field, winning medals in the javelin throw and short distance races. However, his real love was baseball. He played amateur baseball with Juncos Double A Club and soon went on to play with the Santurce Crabbers in the Puerto Rican Winter League. From Santurce he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers and was assigned to play for their top affiliate, the Montreal Royals.
In 1954, the Pittsburgh Pirates obtained Roberto with the # 1 pick of the draft, which was awarded to the Pirates. Clemente joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955, where he played his entire eighteen year Major League Baseball career from 1955 to 1972. Roberto played in two World Series, batting .310 in 1960 and .414 in 1971. He was the National League Batting Champion four times, was awarded 12 Gold Gloves, selected National League MVP in 1966 and was chosen as the MVP in the 1971 World Series. On November 14, 1964, he married Vera Cristina Zabala in Carolina, Puerto Rico. They had three sons: Roberto Clemente Jr., Luis Roberto and Roberto Enrique. Proud of his heritage Roberto insisted that Vera give birth to all three sons in Puerto Rico. The boys were six, five and two, respectively, when their father met his untimely death.
New Year's Eve, December 31, 1997 marked the 25th Anniversary of a tragic plane crash. The plane was taking medical, food and clothing supplies to earthquake stricken Nicaragua. Vera and friends begged him not to take the trip (poor weather and an unstable cargo plane) but Roberto was determined. He was infuriated that the previous supplies had not made it to the victims. Roberto was going to personally see to it that the victims received the much needed supplies. Unfortunately, the plane went down off the coast of Puerto Rico. Roberto's body was never found. Just months after Roberto joined an elite group of players with 3,000 hits, he was gone. months later he was the first Latino inducted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
December 31, 2002 marked the 30th Anniversary since his unfortunate death and still today Roberto is remembered as one of the greatest athletes and humanitarians of all time. One of Roberto's dreams, the Roberto Clemente Sports City, is one part of the legacy he left behind. Visitors to Carolina, Puerto Rico are greeted by a twelve foot statue as they enter into a 304 acre sports complex. Roberto Clemente's legacy is continued by his wife Vera, Luis Roberto and Roberto Enrique, who have been instrumental in continuing Roberto's Dream. Today Roberto Clemente is considered as one of the greatest Latino Baseball players to ever play the game of Baseball. Like Jackie Robinson many people are trying to have his number retired from Baseball.
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Spouse
Vera Cristina Zabala (14 November 1964 - 31 December 1972) (his death) 3 children
Trivia
Pictured on a 20¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued in his honor, 17 August 1984.
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time Total Bases Leader (4,492).
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time Hits Leader (3,000).
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time At Bats Leader (9,454).
Tied with Honus Wagner as Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time Games Played Leader (2,433).
Outfielder for Pittsburgh Pirates (1955-1972).
1966 National League MVP for having .317 Batting Average, .536 Slugging Percentage, 638 At Bats, 105 Runs, 202 Hits, 342 Total Bases, 31 Doubles, 11 Triples, 29 Home Runs, 119 RBI, 109 Strikeouts, 71 Extra-Base Hits and 248 Times on Base. Did not lead National League in any statistical category. Finished in top 10 in voting for same award 1960-1961, 1964-1965, 1967, 1969 and 1971.
1971 World Series MVP for having .414 Batting Average, 2 Doubles, 1 Triple, 2 Home Runs, 4 RBI and 2 Walks.
Member of 1960 and 1971 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates teams. Member of 1970 and 1972 National League Eastern Division Champion Pittsburgh Pirates teams.
Named to 12 National League All Star Teams (1960-1967 and 1969-1972).
Won 12 National League Gold Glove Awards as Outfielder (1961-1972).
Children: Roberto Walker, Jr. (b. 17 August 1965), Luis Roberto (b. 13 July 1966) and Roberto Enrique (b. 1970). Clemente insisted that his wife give birth to all three sons in their native Puerto Rico.
Inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 1995.
During the mid to late 1960s, Pittsburgh sports writers started calling him "Bob" or "Bobby". He hated the change and insisted on being called "Roberto".
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, immediately following his death on 31 December 1972.
Personal Quotes
Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.
I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player. I was born to play baseball.
I'm a very quiet, shy person, although you writers might not believe because I shout sometimes.
When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth.
Why does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow's game.
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