Paul Child(bornPaul Michael Thomas) is aWelshfolk singer who lives inBridgend,Wales.Best known for his involvement with Welsh rugby, Child has sung theWelsh National Anthemat many of theWalesinternational rugby matches at theMillennium StadiuminCardiff.[1]
Paul Child | |
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| Birth name | Paul Michael Thomas |
| Born | Bridgend,Wales |
| Genres | Celtic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Music Wales Ltd. |
| Website | www |
Career
editChild sang in a number of rock bands as a teenager and moved on to work on the circuit inTenerife.In 1996, Child returned to Wales and continued his career.[2]
Child self-financed the production of his first album,Wales Forever,at a cost of £2500 and it became the biggest-selling independently released album in Wales in 2000. His second album,Bread of Heaven,became the official album for theWelsh Rugby Union.[1]
Influences
editChild's music has been influenced by many Welsh stars includingDavid AlexanderandTom Jones.[2]
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ab"BBC – Paul Child biography".Bbc.co.uk.Retrieved2 August2020.
- ^ab"BBC Wales – Music – Paul Child".Bbc.co.uk.Retrieved2 August2020.
- ^"Paul Child Homepage".Archived fromthe originalon 9 September 2010.Retrieved29 September2010.
- ^"My Wales: The Best of Paul Child".UK: Amazon. 12 July 2010.Retrieved2 August2020.
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