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Paul Ryan

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Born

July 25, 1964 Liverpool, England

Biography

English singer/songwriter and record producer Paul Ryan and his identical twin brother Barry were born in Leeds, West Yorkshire on October 24, 1948. The sons of '50s pop singer Marion Ryan, the duo was groomed for the spotlight, releasing their first single ("Don't Bring Me Your Heartaches") in 1965 for Decca Records. While Barry thrived in the limelight, Paul became more and more disenchanted with the constant touring and television appearances, resulting in the duo's dissolution in 1968. Barry eventually signed with MGM Records and Paul continued to write, providing his brother with a number of songs, including the track that would become his signature piece, the grandiose "Eloise" (British art-punkers the Damned scored a hit cover of the song in 1986). Paul Ryan died of cancer in 1992. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide
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