Born 13th
March 1979 in Billingham, England.
He became the lead singer for the North East indie
band Maximo
Park in 2003.
He is noted for his original style and on-stage behaviour, particularly his dancing and handchops whilst singing.
He sings from his 'red book' when onstage, the inside of which few have seen; it contains his song lyrics, poems he's written and various diary entries.
He tweets under the name paulsmithmusic and released his first solo album, Margins, in October
2010.
He also performs with MeandthetwinS occasionally.
Person 1: Are you going to The Cluny tonight?
Person 2: Yeah! Maximo
Park are playing!
Person 1: Really?! Can't wait to see
Paul Smith, he has an amazing stage presence!