About Frankie Paul
Lived 1965 – 2017 (aged 51). Frankie Paul was a Jamaican musician and singer.
Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017), Blake was born blind but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship. He sang for, and impressed Stevie Wonder when Wonder visited the school that Blake attended, prompting him to pursue a singing career.
Paul resided in The Gambia from 1994.
Frankie Paul died on 18 May 2017 from complications with his liver at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.
Discography Albums Give the Youth a Chance (1982), Freedom Sounds – also released as Rich & Poor Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng (1985), Nyam Up Tidal Wave (1985), Greensleeves Over the Wall (1985), Crystal Still Alive (1985), King Jammy's Shut Up Bway (1986), Ujama Sara (1987), Jammy's (JA) / Live & Love (UK/US) Warning (1987), RAS Alesha (1987)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frankie Paul?
Jamaican musician (1965–2017)
When was Frankie Paul born?
Frankie Paul was born on 19 October 1965 in Kingston.
When did Frankie Paul die?
Frankie Paul died on 18 May 2017 in Kingston.
What was Frankie Paul's occupation?
Frankie Paul was a musician and singer.
What nationality was Frankie Paul?
Frankie Paul was Jamaican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frankie Paul. https://biography.guide/frankie-paul/
MLA: "Frankie Paul." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frankie-paul/.
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