PaulShaffer
Paul Allen Wood Shaffer is a Canadian musician, actor, and comedian who served as David Letterman's musical director, bandleader, and sidekick on Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015).
- Origin
- Thunder Bay
- Active since
- 1949
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Biography
Story
Paul Allen Wood Shaffer (born November 28, 1949) is a Canadian musician, actor, and comedian who served as David Letterman's musical director, bandleader, and sidekick on Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015).
- 01
Member of the Order of Canada
- 02
Inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2006
- 03
Musical director of the CBS Orchestra since 1982
Awards
- membre de l'Ordre du Canada
- Allée des célébrités canadiennes2006
Selection
Discography
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- Coast to Coast1989
Coast to Coast
- The World's Most Dangerous Party1993
The World's Most Dangerous Party
- When Coltrane Calls Session 2: Liberation First2016
When Coltrane Calls Session 2: Liberation First
- Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band2017
Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Paul Shaffer?+
Paul Shaffer was born in 1949.
Q02Where is Paul Shaffer from?+
Paul Shaffer is from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does he make?+
Paul Shaffer makes rock music.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Coast to Coast' (1989) and 'The World's Most Dangerous Party' (1993).
Q05Since when has he been active?+
Paul Shaffer has been active since 1982.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Paul Shaffer is a member of the Order of Canada and was inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2006.