Paul Roberts
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Paul Roberts (born in England, 31 December, 1959), is the ex-lead singer of the British punk/new wave band The Stranglers. He replaced Hugh Cornwell in 1990, appeared on and co-wrote The Stranglers studio albums Stranglers In the Night, About Time, Written in Red, Coup de Grace and 2004's Norfolk Coast.
Paul's 'classic front-man/entertainer' performances became a focal point for many at the band's live shows. Although some older fans turned away from them, many new fans were getting their first taste of the band's music never having seen them with Hugh Cornwell.
Soulsec is the title of his current project, a band that plays live dates and releases music through the web. To date he has written the albums "FAITH?" (under the name 'The Faithband'), "Self Discovery" and "The Pressure Sensitive". Also the singles God, When Reason Sleeps, 8 Days and Swim. There have also been several acoustic/electric live and studio CDs.
Paul is an avid fund-raiser for a prostate cancer charity.
In December 2005, he was involved in a dramatic car crash in which his car was thrown into the air and landed upside down - he escaped unharmed.
Paul left The Stranglers after almost 16 years (believed to be longer than his predecessor, according to press quotes from his former colleagues) in May 2006.
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