Paul Shaffer | |
|---|---|
 Shaffer in 2000 | |
| Born | Paul Allen Wood Shaffer November 28, 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, musician, composer, actor, author, comedian |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse |
Cathy Vasapoli (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards |
| Member of | The World's Most Dangerous Band |
| Formerly of | |
Paul Allen Wood Shaffer CM[2] (born November 28, 1949) is a Canadian[3][4] singer, keyboardist, composer, actor, author, comedian, and musician who served as David Letterman's musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015).
- ^ Paul Shaffer: From Thunder Bay to Letterman. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
Born in Toronto by the way, at Mount Sinai Hospital.
- ^ "Paul Shaffer to receive Order of Canada". Lake Superior News. December 28, 2007. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
- ^ Stover, Allan C. (November 13, 2007). Who Is Destroying America?. Xlibris US. ISBN 9781462834563. Retrieved August 15, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Bliss, Karen (April 20, 2017). "The Tragically Hip Wins Big, Paul Shaffer Freaks Out at Canada's Live Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2018.