Elton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefit

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:09 +0000

Elton John and Paul Simon were among the stars who helped raise more than $80 million at a benefit held Monday night (May 13) in New York City. Bono and Sting also were on hand at the 25th anniversary Robin Hood Foundation gala at Jacob Javits Center.

40 Years Ago: Paul Simon Launches First Solo Tour

Dave Swanson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:50:39 +0000

On May 6, 1973 in Boston, Paul Simon kicked off his first tour as a solo artist. He and longtime partner in musical splendor Art Garfunkel parted ways in 1970 following a highly successful run as pop's premier duo. The Simon & Garfunkel musical relationship dated back to 1957 as Tom & Jerry, but it wasn't until the 1965 single of 'The Sounds Of Silence' that the gates swung open. Their final album, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' was released in early 1970, and despite its huge success, time had frayed the duo and they split.

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Elton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefit

40 Years Ago: Paul Simon Launches First Solo Tour