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Paul Simon - Simon's Dad Wanted Normal Career For Him

PAUL SIMON's dad tried to dissuade the star from becoming a musician - because he was convinced his son would struggle to support his family as a folk singer.Simon's Hungarian father Louis was an accomplished bass player and violinist, but he wanted his son to find a more traditional occupation. Simon tells Britain's Uncut magazine, "I...

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22:02 on February 22 2011

Paul Simon - Simon's Dad Wanted Normal Career For Him

ContactMusic — PAUL SIMON's dad tried to dissuade the star from becoming a musician - because he was convinced his son would struggle to support his family as a folk singer.Simon's Hung... more info

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