Paul Samwell-Smith
British musician
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association with Stevens
- In Cat Stevens: Breakthrough albums
…Hurst and signed with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, former bassist of the Yardbirds, at Island Records. Working with Samwell-Smith, Stevens had the freedom to record his music the way he desired. Samwell-Smith also introduced Stevens to guitarist Alun Davies, who helped him record new music. Davies and Stevens developed a long-lasting…
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role in the Yardbirds
- In the Yardbirds
…25, 1943, Liverpool, Merseyside), bassist Paul Samwell-Smith (b. May 8, 1943, London), and guitarist Anthony (“Top”) Topham (b. July 3, 1947, Southall, Middlesex). Later members were Jeff Beck (b. June 24, 1944, Wallington, Surrey) and Jimmy Page (b. January 9, 1944, Heston, Middlesex).
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