Paul Young in Whitley Bay

Paul Young is an English pop and soul singer, born in Luton in 1956. After fronting Q-Tips, he established a solo career with the album No Parlez and songs including “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home),” “Come Back and Stay” and “Every Time You Go Away.” In 1985, he performed at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium. Seven years later, he appeared at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert there and sang “Radio Ga Ga” with the surviving members of Queen. He also co-founded the Tex-Mex band Los Pacaminos and has performed with the group alongside his solo concerts.