Biography

Paul always wanted to be a singer, from about the age of 8, when his mum first introduced him to Rock 'n' Roll music. The first artist that he heard was Elvis Presley. Paul first performed in front of an audience at the age of 11. This was at his local youth club where he mimed to Elvis' ‘’Jailhouse Rock’’.

After this, he got the buzz and wanted to collect more Rock 'n' Roll records. In 1980, Paul saw the rock 'n' roll revival show, called ‘’Oh Boy’’.

This is where, he first discovered Shakin’ Stevens. Paul recalls when he first saw Shaky performing on the show, the style and the way he came across, completely blew him away. This guy had everything, the looks, the moves, and the feel that he genuinely had for real 1950’s rock 'n' roll. Since that first show Shaky became his hero and Paul collected every available single, album, CD, video and DVD that he could lay his hands on. Shaky has always been a major influence in the presentation of the way he performs his songs on stage.

Paul took up karaoke on a regular basis with a few friends that run a karaoke set. After a few performances impersonating the Welsh legend, friends of Paul encouraged him that he should try it professionally. Not thinking much of it, Paul continued as he did and ignored the comments, taking them as friendly compliments. It wasn’t until he was getting the compliment nearly every performance that he decided to take them seriously.

At this, Paul got his first big break at The Woolpack Public House, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The gig was a huge success and he was offered another gig straight away in another local pub, and also a return gig at the Woolpack.

Word soon got around about Paul and pretty soon, he was getting gigs more common than he had first predicted. Paul went about publicising himself by getting his first website created by his son Aaron, and the gigs started flooding in, in local pubs, social clubs, restaurants holiday camps and private gatherings.

The press heard about Paul’s success, and went about writing up on him. The Echo, Yellow Advertiser, Basildon Recorder and the Essex Enquirer interviewed Paul and it went out across Essex and East London. This led to even more bookings.

Once the Shaky Experience became established it very quickly became evident that more was wanted from Paul as a rock 'n' roll artist.  He was being asked to sing other Rock 'n' Roll classics and soon he was putting on a Rock 'n' Roll show which covered songs by legendary greats such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Gene Vincent and many more.  Wherever he performs he is always asked to perform songs by the King.  This led to another tribute show dedicated to Elvis.  He feels that this is a real priviledge to be able to portray such a legend.

Paul’s partner Jayne is his Manager and Promoter and has been a major influence in his career, by giving her support and encouraging him every step of the way. She is his sound and lighting technician and designed this website.  Jayne also sent a demo disc to the ITV hit show ‘Stars in their eyes’.

In August 2006 he appeared on the BBC hit show "Let Me Entertain You" hosted by Brian ("It's a puppet") Conley.

On July 13th 2006 Paul appeared at the Crooked Billet talent show, at which, he walked away with 1st prize in the vocalist category giving a tribute to Shakin' Stevens.

Since then he has performed for many charity gigs including The "Huntingtons Disease Charity" which he supports on a regular basis.

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