• Paul Thorn | Pimps, Preachers, and Blues Singers

  • Oct 19 2022
  • Length: 53 mins
  • Podcast

Paul Thorn | Pimps, Preachers, and Blues Singers

  • Summary

  • Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin but raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, Paul Thorn has had quite the roundabout career. Son of a Pentecostal preacher, Thorn wasn't allowed to indulge in music outside of the church, but honed his skills early on within its walls. Thorn worked as everything from a professional boxer to a furniture manufacturer before being discovered by famed manager Miles Copeland. In 1997, Thorn released his first record Hammer and Nail  and has been on the road ever since. 

    Paul Thorn's stage career began opening for Sting, and since then he has played with other greats including but not limited to, Mark Knoplfer, Jeff Beck, Richard Thompson, and John Prine. in September 2021, Thorn released his latest album Never Too Late to Call. 

    On this episode of Americana Podcast, Thorn discusses getting sober, his upbringing, Elvis, writing  and more. 

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