Paul Simon page 1

 Paul Simon page 1 by ric gustafson

Paul Fredric Simon was born on Oct 13 1941 in Newark New Jersey. Before his second birthday, the family moved to Kew Gardens Hills in Queens New York. Paul's uncle was Lee Schulman. He was a graphic artist who lived in Kew Gardens Hills. The area was a middle class neighborhood. Rows of attached and semiattached homes to the Simon family seemed like the American dream.

Paul loved music. His father Lou bought Paul a Stadium acoustic guitar. When he turned 13, Paul's brother Edward was born on Dec 14 1945.

To friends and family, the Simon family was a happy one. Paul's parents met through music. Belle Schulman met Paul's father Lou. Lou was playing in a band. 

They married on Sept 15 1938 in Newark. Both Belle and Lou were children of immigrants.

research help: ' Paul Simon the life' by Robert Hilburn

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric