Paul Marazzi
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Paul Marazzi | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Thomas Leo Marazzi |
Also known as | Funk a1, the Iron Fist |
Born | Wanstead, London, England, | 24 January 1975
Genres | Pop, pop rock, death metal |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | |
Member of | A1 |
Spouse(s) | Shareen Marazzi (1990–2009) |
Paul Thomas Leo Marazzi (born 24 January 1975) is an English musician. He is the oldest member of the boy band
In October 2002, Marazzi took a break from the band citing personal reasons. Marazzi never gave a proper explanation on why he left the band letting fans wonder why he really left the band.[2] In 2005, he started a band called Snagsby. He left Snagsby in January 2009 to pursue a career as a club DJ in The George Hotel in Whitby.[3]
Early life
Marazzi was born on 24 January 1975 in Wanstead, London, to Ivan and Maria Marazzi. He has a sister, Shareen Marazzi, and a nephew, Kalum Marazzi Ross, He is of Italian descent. Marazzi went to Spain with his family and lived there until 2007. He recorded a demo for a German producer which led him to audition for A1 in 1997.[4][5]
Career
A1
Marazzi said that he originally auditioned for
Paul later stated to an undisclosed family member that the other members of A1 began recording in the studio without him which severely upset him causing his abrupt exit from the band.
Post A1
After a1, Marazzi hosted the Andy Cole Children's Foundation (now All Star Kids) on 26 April 2003 together with
In late 2011, Marazzi was rehearsing/recording with Nobby in his previous bands (Snagsby now known as Audio Tracer) studio in Sunderland and Paul has formed a new band called Blue Eyed Soul. His father announced the news to his fans on Facebook.[8] Just recently, he just become a Patron for MACY (Music and Arts for Creative Youth).[9]
In August 2009, A1 reunited as a trio in Norway for a TV show after Marazzi refused to rejoin the band. In 2013, he was invited to take part on
He later released a song called Eleven Years which states how he really feels about the band. The song was officially released on 25 March 2014 and is available on iTunes. Another song was planned to be released with an accompanying video and was already recorded, but Marazzi later shelved the idea as he prefers live singing.
On 30 November 2014, while A1 was performing in Newcastle for the Big Reunion Boyband Tour, Paul tweeted to ask everyone to stop saying nasty things about his ex-bandmates. This would make people wonder if they have patched things up. With this tweet it is presumed that he just wanted A1 fans (old and new) to be quiet and to leave him alone.
Marazzi was working as a cabinet maker based in
Reunion with A1
On 22 July 2017, Marazzi met with his former bandmates in Newcastle and discussed possibilities of a reunion. The meeting was kept secret until Ben Adams posted a photo of him and Marazzi taken in Sunderland in September that same year. The band later on revealed that a reunion with Marazzi is happening upon the announcement of their Southeast Asian Tour in October 2018.
Musical influences
Marazzi is a fan of Prince.[7] On the official website of Snagsby as well as on his Facebook page, he stated that he is a fan of Shakin' Stevens, Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Michael and Michael Jackson.[7]
Discography
With A1
Albums
- Here We Come (1999)
- The A List (2000)
- Make It Good (2002)
- The Best of A1 (2004)
- A1 Greatest Hits(2009)
Singles
- "Be the First to Believe" (1999)
- "Summertime of Our Lives" (1999)
- "Ready or Not/Everytime" (1999)
- "Like a Rose" (2000)
- "Take On Me" (2000)
- "Same Old Brand New You" (2000)
- "No More" (2001)
- "Caught in the Middle" (2002)
- "Make It Good" (2002)
- "Nos Differences" (2002)
Solo
- Eleven Years (featuring Rockwool Sari)[10]
References
- ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography: A1". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Paul Marazzi Quits A1, Bandmates 'Heartbroken' | popdirt.com". popdirt.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ a b [1] Archived 23 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine A1 Singer's Relief as Ben Escapes Big Brother Loot
- ^ a b [2] [dead link]
- ^ "A1 Profiles – Paul Marazzi – YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Eva Cassidy Tributes". Archived from the original on 12 January 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2011. From Eva Cassidy Tributes article Charlotte gethin live
- ^ a b c "paul marazzi | MMI Fame Games Radio". Meermusic.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Paul Marazzi". Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Pop star signing just a1 for group – Music – lep.co.uk". Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Eleven Years (feat. Rockwool Sari) – Single by Paul Marazzi". Music.apple.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.