Paul Wilson

Scottish bass player and songwriter

Paul Wilson - Scottish bass player and songwriter
Born

October 20th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Scotland

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Bass player and songwriter contributed to the band Snow Patrol. Participated in the creation of several successful albums, including 'Eyes Open' and 'A Hundred Million Suns'. Worked on various projects within the music industry, collaborating with different artists and bands over the years.

Played bass for Snow Patrol

Contributed to the album 'Eyes Open'

Worked on the album 'A Hundred Million Suns'

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