Biography

Harper James Simon is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. His music has appeared on several albums, and in film and television shows. He is the son of musician Paul Simon and his first wife, Peggy Harper. In 2010, he released his critically lauded self-titled solo album, which "Rolling Stone" called a gorgeous collection of vintage-sounding country-folk tunes. In its review of the album, "American Songwriter" said, "[Harper is] a real star in the making."

As a solo artist, Harper has appeared as a musical guest on Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009), NPR's Morning Edition, NPR'S World Cafe, and the French variety show Taratata (1993). He has been featured in the magazines "Purple," "Paper," "Mojo," "Uncut," "Clash," and "Rolling Stone" and was on the cover of the French music magazine Les "Inrockuptibles."

"Division Street," Harper's second solo album, was released during March 2013.
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Many of Paul Simon's lyrics include references to Harper, most notably "St. Judy's Comet," "Slip Slidin' Away," and "Graceland.".

Son of Paul Simon and Peggy Harper

Los Angeles, CA

Attended the Calhoun School in New York, New York.