Paul Roberts(IX)
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Painter, singer, and songwriter Paul Roberts was born in 1948 in
Tiverton, Devon, England. He was brought up in Cardiff, Wales by his
artist parents. Paul studied at Newport, Cardiff and Goldsmiths College
of Art. Roberts gained early recognition as a painter in the 70s. Paul
formed the group Ashes of Moon in 1973, but eventually dissolved the
band a year later after failing to secure a record deal. Roberts then
moved to Paris, France and eked out a living as an artist. He was
encouraged by drummer Luigi Salvoni to form the British rock group
Sniff 'n the Tears in 1977. 'Sniff
'n The Tears' scored a big hit with the
hypnotically groovy song "Driver's Seat" in 1979 and recorded four
albums before breaking up in 1983. Paul went on to record two solo
albums for the label Sonet Records: 1985's "City Without Walls" and
1987's "Kettle Drum Blues." In 1992 Sonet Records released the
compilation album "Slowdown." In the early 90s Roberts was inspired to
reform Sniff 'n the Tears after "Driver's
Seat" became a surprise #1 hit in the Netherlands. Paul lives with his
family in Somerset, England.