American singer-songwriter born October 13, 1941, Newark, New Jersey, USA, who rose to fame as one part of Simon & Garfunkel. After splitting up with Art Garfunkel, he went on to have a successful solo career. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 (Performer). His first marriage was to Peggy Harper with whom he had a son Harper Simon. He was then briefly married to Carrie Fisher from 1983 until their divorce in 1984. His third wife is folk singer Edie Brickell.