Philip Paul (drummer)
Philip Paul | |
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Paul in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 11, 1925 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2022 (aged 96) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Studio musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1938–2022 |
| Labels | King Records |
Philip Paul (August 11, 1925 – January 30, 2022) was an American studio drummer from Cincinnati, Ohio.
In 2009, he was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, as part of their "From Songwriters to Soundmen: The People Behind the Hits". Also in 2009, Paul was honored with the Ohio Heritage Fellowship, Ohio's highest honor for traditional artists. In 2002, he was honored by the Cincinnati Enquirer with a Lifetime CAMMY Award for his contributions to the music and culture of the city.