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Paul Edward Draper (born 26 September 1970 in Wavertree, Liverpool) is an English singer-songwriter and was the lead singer for the rock band Mansun.
Along with bassist Stove King, and guitarist Dominic Chad, Draper was a founding member of Mansun.
In an uncredited role, he has worked with Paul Oakenfold on his album Bunkka. They recorded an instrumental trance song called “Descent” in 2000 which appeared on Oakenfold’s record Perfecto Presents Travelling.
During 2004 Paul compiled and mixed the aborted 4th album sessions for their release in the Kleptomania box set.
In October 2005, Alone in My Room a single by Skin (ex-Skunk Anansie) , co-written and co-produced by Draper, was released; his first involvement in any musical project since Kleptomania. He also worked on several other tracks on her second album, including the single .
He has also produced for the Derby band Komakino, the fruits of which should be heard in 2007, and worked on the 2006 Ibiza anthem “Exceeder” with Dutch DJ Mason.
On May 16th, 2006, Paul revealed on his website that during the recording of Kleptomania he was dignosed with a malignant form of cancer on his middle finger. He successfully underwent chemotherapy and is currently writing and recording for an upcoming solo project and has been providing updates for his fanbase through regular online diary entries.
Sign up to his mailing list at www.pauldraper.info
Along with bassist Stove King, and guitarist Dominic Chad, Draper was a founding member of Mansun.
In an uncredited role, he has worked with Paul Oakenfold on his album Bunkka. They recorded an instrumental trance song called “Descent” in 2000 which appeared on Oakenfold’s record Perfecto Presents Travelling.
During 2004 Paul compiled and mixed the aborted 4th album sessions for their release in the Kleptomania box set.
In October 2005, Alone in My Room a single by Skin (ex-Skunk Anansie) , co-written and co-produced by Draper, was released; his first involvement in any musical project since Kleptomania. He also worked on several other tracks on her second album, including the single .
He has also produced for the Derby band Komakino, the fruits of which should be heard in 2007, and worked on the 2006 Ibiza anthem “Exceeder” with Dutch DJ Mason.
On May 16th, 2006, Paul revealed on his website that during the recording of Kleptomania he was dignosed with a malignant form of cancer on his middle finger. He successfully underwent chemotherapy and is currently writing and recording for an upcoming solo project and has been providing updates for his fanbase through regular online diary entries.
Sign up to his mailing list at www.pauldraper.info
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TriggerLucy wrote:
Greyhounds in the Slips :)
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cardiacer wrote:
A testicle for a new album. Fair deal, no? Think about it.
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Jason_640 wrote:
Happy birthday Paul! It's my birthday today as well.
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Skalasky wrote:
Hi you add me on my space!
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Mansunrose wrote:
Paul's top similar artist isn't Mansun? huh... hmm but considering he hasn't really release anything yet.... (You can do it!)
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poorshakes wrote:
please, please, please, release something (anything) by the end of the year.
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TheChaosSociety wrote:
i lust you was by 'grind' an old band paul was in before mansun.
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Mansunrose wrote:
I Lust You was a demo, right? Anyhow, people look at his My Space here: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=66619353 Love the new song!
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yhwman wrote:
I Lust You???
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The 10th Anniversary of Six ... Join us tomorrow!
6 Sep 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/pauldraperofficial
This is a reminder that Sunday 7th September will be the 10th
Anniversary of the release of Six and a lot is happening to mark
the occasion.
Paul is writing a blog which will be published early
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6 Sep 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/pauldraperofficial
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- Paul Draper posted a news item ‘The 10th Anniversary of Six ... Join us tomorrow!’. January 2011
- Paul Draper posted a news item ‘Six 10th Anniversary Blog & Forum Chat on 7th September’. January 2011
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