Paul Cornwell
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Paul Cornwell | |
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 Cornwell in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 31 October 1963 Lincoln, England |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
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| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Member of | Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich |
| Formerly of | Herman's Hermits |
Paul Cornwell (born 31 October 1963)[1] is a British pop singer and guitarist. He has played in many bands that were a part of the British Invasion.
Career[edit]
Cornwell, born in Lincoln, learned to play the piano and guitar at eight years old.[1] During his career, he has performed on stage with Denny Laine, Peter Wood (of The Bleeding Heart Band), and Snowy White.[1]
In March 2008, Cornwell joined the Union Gap, a UK tribute act to American group Gary Puckett & The Union Gap.[2]
In 2013, Cornwell left the Union Gap and joined Herman's Hermits[3] on lead guitar.[4] In January 2015, Trevor Ward-Davies a.k.a. "Dozy" of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, died at the age of 70. Cornwell was brought in on bass, performing as "Dozy II".[5] As of 2024, Cornwell still tours Europe with DDDBMT, featuring original "Beaky" John Dymond.[6][7]
Cornwell left Herman's Hermits in 2019. He was subsequently replaced by Ray Frost.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Wayback Machine". Web.archive.org. 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Union Gap Band - Original 60s Band - Henderson Management Agency". Henderson-management.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Fifty golden years from Swinging Sixties pop icons Herman's Hermits". Swindon Advertiser. 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "REVIEW: Herman's Hermits at the King's Hall". Ilkley Gazette. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "HERITAGE: The beat goes on for city's biggest band". Salisbury Journal. 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Home". Dozybeakymicktich. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich: 60ies Legends from UK (2024-05-10)". Blog.soundland.de (in German). 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
External links[edit]
- Paul Cornwell bio on Herman's Hermits website (Wayback Machine 2013)
- Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich website