Paul Child (born Paul Michael Thomas) is a

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folk singer who lives in

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. Best known for his involvement with Welsh rugby, Child has sung the

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at many of the

international rugby matches at the

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Career

Child sang in a number of rock bands as a teenager and moved on to work on the circuit in

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. In 1996, Child returned to Wales and continued his career. Child self-financed the production of his first album, ''Wales Forever'', at a cost of £2500 and it became the biggest-selling independently released album in Wales in 2000. His second album, ''Bread of Heaven'', became the official album for the

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Influences

Child's music has been influenced by many Welsh stars including David Alexander and Tom Jones.

Discography

*''Wales Forever'' (2000) *''Bread of Heaven'' (2006) *''Shine'' (2008) *''My Wales – The Best of Paul Child'' (2010)

References

1969 births Living people Welsh folk singers Celtic folk musicians 21st-century Welsh male singers 20th-century Welsh male singers {{Wales-bio-stub