Paul Child (singer)

Paul Child (born Paul Michael Thomas) is a Welsh folk singer who lives in Bridgend, Wales. Best known for his involvement with Welsh rugby, Child has sung the Welsh National Anthem at many of the Wales international rugby matches at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[1]

For other people with the same name, see Paul Child (disambiguation).

Paul Child
Birth namePaul Michael Thomas
BornBridgend, Wales
GenresCeltic
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsMusic Wales Ltd.
Websitewww.paulchild.co.uk

Career

Child sang in a number of rock bands as a teenager and moved on to work on the circuit in Tenerife. 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 the Welsh Rugby Union.[1]

Influences

Child's music has been influenced by many Welsh stars including David Alexander and Tom Jones.[2]

Discography
  • Wales Forever (2000)[3]
  • Bread of Heaven (2006)
  • Shine (2008)
  • My Wales – The Best of Paul Child (2010)[4]

References
  1. "BBC – Paul Child biography". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  2. "BBC Wales – Music – Paul Child". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  3. "Paul Child Homepage". Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
  4. "My Wales: The Best of Paul Child". UK: Amazon. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2020.


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