Paul Newsome

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Paul Newsome also known as "Spot Newsome"' is a gold selling artist originally from Oldham, Lancashire, England and living in Los Angeles. He is the guitarist/songwriter for UK rock group Proud Mary and has also recorded various scores for both film and television. He has toured extensively and played with such artists as Neil Young, David Bowie, The Who, Ryan Adams, The Black Crowes, Paul Weller, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Ocean Colour Scene, Happy Mondays, Stereophonics and Oasis. (Proud Mary were the first signings to Noel Gallagher's Sour Mash label and Gallagher produced his first album.) Paul started his career with Manchester band The Ya Ya's who were touring buddies with a then unknown Oasis. They played their first London gigs together and continue their friendship until today. Newsome also played bass and lead guitar on The Happy Mondays' 2007 album Unkle Dysfunktional.

Recently Paul was collaborating with Robbie Williams in Los Angeles and composing for Hollywood legend producer Robert Evans. Famous for the Godfather trilogy, Love Story and Chinatown amongst others

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