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Member Since10/4/2006
Band Websitewww.paulneeds.com
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"Live @ the Sign of the Guitar Demon"

Paul Needs was born on-stage, clutching an SM58 and smoking a ciggie in the style of Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones; and before he was six months old he was using a Gibson Explorer guitar as a teething ring, hammering out bass riffs like a Norse god, and smashing toy drums kits with his forehead..

As a child, Paul soaked up the music of the era that was being played in the family home by his elder brother, Peter. They had a sister too – so there was Peter, Paul and…. Yep, you guessed it… Jeanette.

At school, Paul was a precocious talent, wasting many hours writing lyrics, designing guitars and playing ancient Grecian kings instead of paying attention in Geography and Chemistry. He abandoned studying “proper” music at 14, at which time he played French Horn and Oboe, and was a member of West Glamorgan Youth Orchestra.

Instead, he was bought a guitar.

That was where it all went wrong. Long hair, combined with an absense of illicit drugs and alcohol meant that his band, The Reactions, could never fulfill their massive potential.

But having said that, the drummer, Mike Morales, really DID try on the alcohol front, ending up in a coma through boozing on one memorable occasion. Or for him, unmemorable... The guitarist, Peter Watkins simply drank until he couldn't speak; but could tip beans on his stripy trousers. Their first bass player, Gareth Thomas, was a habitual counter of the 'teeth' in zippers...

Of course, most of this is a load of bollocks. But he means it about the French Horn. And the beans and the coma. And the zips...

Paul HAS been playing guitar for some 35 years, and performing solo for around 18 years, following on from successful working bands. He’s recorded four CDs, including one of original songs that continues to sell well via Apple iTunes, as does his swing CD “Hot & Cool”.

He now performs "A Tribute to the Music of the 60's & 70's", covering songs from top acts like The Walker Brothers, Buddy Holly, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Rubettes, Seekers, Animals, Searchers, Shadows, Neil Diamond, Monkees, Beatles, T-Rex, Sweet, Alvin Stardust.. and many more!

He is also a bona fide Time Lord. But don't tell the Doctor... It would worry him



Below is a video of him performing one of the tracks from this CD live at The Swansea Grand Theatre in Wales, UK.This was Paul's first ever full performance without a guitar strapped around his neck - what a time to do it, in front of more 1200 people!

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Also see the BBC's Microsite about Paul at BBC Wales Music



InfluencesMany many many - from Frank Sinatra, to The Who, Beatles to Beethoven, but including the likes of: Beatles, Blondie, Byrds, Kinks, Stones, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, The Shadows, The Rat Pack, George Harrison... and many of those listed in my friends.
Sounds LikeGreat music - rock, swing, whatever. Not 'rnb' or 'dance'. RnB to me means something else entirely, like Doctor Feelgood or 9 Below Zero...
Record LabelPNM Recordings
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Paul Needs Tribute to 60s & 70s Hits
Paul has performed in both original and club bands, and has now been working solo for nearly 20 years, with total experience of over 30 years in the business.

He performs “A Tribute to the Music of the 60s & 70s”, not focusing on any one artist, but encompassing a huge variety of styles, with voice and guitar playing of equal versatility. His original and cover material has been broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and Independent Local Radio.

While his repertoire is already extensive, he continually adds ‘new’ material to his performances, and is happy to perform at almost any kind of venue, having worked everywhere from small pubs to 4000 seat venues in his native Wales.

Paul started working in the East Midlands area during 2009, and is looking forward to further ventures in this region, as well as in Wales and the rest of the UK

Paul Needs CDs

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CD Album

"Hot & Cool"

Classic Swing Hits by Paul Needs

Download from Apple iTunes

CD Album

"Shadow Play"

Hits of the Shadows performed by Paul Needs

CD Album

"Don't Ask Me (I'm Just The Guitar Player"

 

CD Album

"Songs From The Long Lands" A Collection of Original material written and performed by Paul

Download from Apple iTunes

Also download from His MASSCHARTS page!


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Pop Haydn

Whit



Nov 9 2009 3:27 PM

New Web Site!



Check out my new website at PopHaydn.com

There you will find The True Story of Pop Haydn, cool graphics, and great videos.

Let me know what you think!
Pop Haydn

Whit



Jun 13 2009 7:01 PM

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We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.



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BenDeco

BenDeco



Apr 28 2009 9:03 PM

gimme a ring when r all set up paul,got few tunes brewing..one new one up,av a listen..ma says hi bruv haha...kettles on..
BenDeco

BenDeco



Apr 16 2009 5:14 PM

sounds good to me..let me know when you got a day to play bass fer me n stuff lol
BenDeco

BenDeco



Apr 15 2009 1:50 AM

that sounds good..i got few tunes i wouldnt mind gettin down in some semblence of tidy if u all set up now? no rush tho..got em ruffly done n wrote down this time lol
BenDeco

BenDeco



Apr 14 2009 2:30 AM

haha..nice one..i think..
i dont own a suit tho..
luv the new pics btw..top job..howws the tokyo tour coming along?..many shows booked?
BenDeco

BenDeco



Apr 9 2009 10:20 PM

hey unkle..ther be a new tune i recordedededed up on my page,lemme know wot u think..
hugs to beth..mam says hiya lil bro lol..
great new pics too btw..like wot u did there hehe
l8rs
mark..aka..ben..
dennis

dennis



Apr 4 2009 1:04 AM

Hi Paul
Dave McSpade

Dave McSpade



Oct 29 2008 1:13 AM

Thanks for the add.

Maybe I'll see you at a gig sometime.

DM
Sim Banks Music & Art

Sim Banks Music & Art



Aug 24 2008 1:19 PM

dragonspace
Mark

Mark



May 12 2008 6:18 PM

Hi Paul, Hows are you? I hope that your keeping well..
WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



Apr 17 2008 9:05 AM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

friendships

gihem for Windjammer's
PoorBoy

PoorBoy



Mar 30 2008 6:51 PM

Joe 90 is awesome, now it's time you played some ELO Paul !
Great production on all your songs, where do you record?
Mark

Mark



Mar 23 2008 1:49 PM

Hi Paul. I hope that your enjoying your Easter weekend...all the best Mark......
JimiHendrixTributeMan~Rob Allen

JimiHendrixTributeMan~Rob Allen



Jan 19 2008 4:34 PM

HI PAUL
HOPE UR KEEPING WELL & ALL THE BEST 4 2008
ROB
ambrose

ambrose o shea



Jan 14 2008 2:07 PM

HI PAUL
THANKS FOR THE ADD
GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND
AMBROSE
DUBLIN
NEIL DIAMOND MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR
sleepgoodfeelgood

sleepgoodfeelgood



Jan 12 2008 3:50 PM

hi paul

Hope you had a great christmas and new year!! Weve just finished our 2nd CD, songs are now up on our myspace. Weve also set up our own website www.sleepgoodfeelgood.com where you can listen to all the tracks with selected free downloads! Please have a look & listen and let us know what you think - all the best in 2008!

sgfg
dennis

dennis



Dec 21 2007 10:48 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY..den
Mark

Mark



Dec 7 2007 1:17 PM

Hi Paul.... Hope you have a good weekend ;)
Pete Townshend Fans

Pete Townshend Fans



Nov 8 2007 4:04 AM

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dennis

dennis



Oct 5 2007 9:52 AM

Good Morning Mate!!!!
BenDeco

BenDeco



Sep 15 2007 8:51 PM

yo unkle funk..or is that funkle..? haha
check me new tune out..
using some new fangled teknorlorgy like innit...luv to auntybeff...be safe..speak soon
Giorgio Costantini

Giorgio Costantini



Sep 5 2007 5:55 PM

Thank you so much for being my friend, Paul Needs !

Best wishes

Gina

Gina



Aug 27 2007 6:49 AM

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Aug 21 2007 11:33 PM

Hey there, Paul! Appreciate the add. I like the page and the music!

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