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Paul Smith (born 13 March 1979, Stockton-on-Tees), is a musician best known as the singer for the British indie rock group Maxïmo Park.

For other people with the same name, see Paul Smith (disambiguation).

Paul Smith
Smith in 2017.
Background information
Birth namePaul Smith
Born (1979-03-13) 13 March 1979 (age 43)
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, England
GenresIndie rock
Art rock
Occupation(s)Vocalist, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2000–present

Biography


Smith in 2009.
Smith in 2009.

Smith is the eldest of three children, and was educated at Northfield School. He attended Newcastle University completing a BA and MA, studying Art History and English Linguistics, following a 1-year Foundation Studies course at Cleveland College of Art and Design in Hartlepool. He briefly worked as an art teacher[1] at Stockton Riverside College before he was asked to join Maxïmo Park.

In 2014 Smith teamed up with Field Music singer Peter Brewis to record an album, Frozen by Sight, derived from his travel writing and featuring string arrangements by Brewis.[2]

In 2015 he released Contradictions, a solo album, as Paul Smith and The Intimations,[3] and in 2018, released fourth solo album Diagrams.[4]


Personal life


Smith has a daughter.[5]

He is a fan of Middlesbrough FC.[6]


Solo discography



References


  1. Benzine, Adam (30 April 2007). "The 5-Minute Interview: Paul Smith, Singer". The Independent. London. Retrieved 16 November 2007.[dead link]
  2. "Maximo Park's Paul Smith and Field Music members team up for new album". NME. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  3. "PAUL & THE INTIMATIONS SMITH - Contradictions - Amazon.com Music". amazon.com.
  4. Maine, Samantha (15 August 2018). "Maxïmo Park's Paul Smith has announced a new solo album, listen to new track 'Silver Rabbit'". NME. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  5. "Interview: Maximo Park on fatherhood, ageing + being 'uncool' | Gigwise". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  6. "Paul Smith | Football News | Sky Sports". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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Paul Smith (Billingham, 13 de marzo de 1979) es un cantante inglés de música indie. Smith es el cantante de la banda británica de indie rock: Maxïmo Park, con los que ha grabado cinco álbumes. Es esgresado de la Universidad de Newcastle y de la Escuela de Northfield.[1]


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