About Paul Harris
Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 78). Paul Harris was an American musician.
Paul Harris (December 12, 1944 – October 24, 2023) was an American keyboard player, multi-instrumentalist and arranger.
Harris appears on several albums of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by leading artists such as Stephen Stills, B. B. King, Judy Collins, Grace Slick, Al Kooper, ABBA, Eric Andersen, Rick Derringer, Nick Drake, John Martyn, John Sebastian, John Mellencamp, Joe Walsh, Seals & Crofts, Bob Seger and Dan Fogelberg. He provided the orchestral arrangements for The Doors' 1969 album The Soft Parade. In the 1970s, he was a member of Stephen Stills' band Manassas and later the Souther–Hillman–Furay Band.
Paul Harris died on October 24, 2023, at the age of 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Harris?
American keyboards player
When was Paul Harris born?
Paul Harris was born on 12 December 1944 in New York City.
When did Paul Harris die?
Paul Harris died on 24 October 2023 in Fort Lauderdale.
What was Paul Harris's occupation?
Paul Harris was a musician.
What nationality was Paul Harris?
Paul Harris was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Harris (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Harris. https://biography.guide/paul-harris-musician/
MLA: "Paul Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-harris-musician/.
Chicago: "Paul Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-harris-musician/.
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