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Brisbane-based Paul J Rogers grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney in the 1980’s, in a place affectionately known as ‘The Shire’ (post LoTR). Paul started playing guitar and writing music at age 14. His sound was influenced by the rock politics of Midnight Oil, the infectious grooves of INXS, and the atmospheric landscapes of U2. Paul experienced degrees of success with Real Life Exit (RLX) in the early 1990’s playing prestigious venues such as Lee's Palace (Toronto), as well as Selina’s at Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel. In this period RLX were signed with Sony affiliate ICM (International Creative Management - now CAA). He then withdrew from the lights to start a family in the early 2000’s. In 2003 his passion for global themes of human rights, justice, power and citizenship saw him begin a degree in Political Science & International Studies. He graduated in 2009. From 1998 to 2012 Paul was actively engaged as a volunteer in several community and environmental projects and not-for-profit organizations. Coming out of musical hibernation in 2014, Paul began producing and releasing music as a solo artist. He has now released 41 songs. Paul writes, performs and produces all of his music. Outside of music, Paul spends his downtime engaged in all things, Science, Spirit, and Space. Music Journey Highlights : * Meeting Michael Hutchence and Kirk Pengilly of INXS in Toronto (1994) * Meeting Quincy Jones (Michael Jackson’s producer), in Toronto on New Years Eve 1994/1995 * Having my demo listened to by Quincy Jones (1992) * Meeting Brian Wilson, my favourite member of the Beach Boys in Sydney (2002) * Attend private soundcheck and gig for Silverchair at L’arapaho Paris (1995) * Positive feedback from a Grammy Award winning producer on my 2018 EP ‘Two Shows - A Twin Flame Journey' * Meeting Jim Marshall, the guy who made amps for Hendrix (1997) * My band being listed on the same bill as Nirvana, Big Audio Dynamite & The Wailers and (1992) * Getting my first tattoo next to Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots in Toronto (1994) * Meeting members of Powderfinger (numerous times from 2000 – 2010) * Meeting Doc Neeson lead singer of The Angels (1991) * Meeting Dave Faulkner lead singer of The Hoodo0 Gurus (2011) * Meeting Canadian music legends Our Lady Peace (1994) * My band headlined our first gig in Toronto at Lees Palace (1994) * Backstage drinks with Eskimo Joe at the Tivoli in Brisbane (2011) * Attend a private Calvin Klein party in Paris 1995 with a Calvin Klien model as date