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Paul Allen Wood Shaffer CM (born November 28, 1949) is a Canadian singer, keyboardist, composer, actor, author, comedian, and musician who served as David Letterman's musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015).
Feb 4, 2023 · Viewers tuning into “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Friday got a rare treat when television bandleader Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band — legendary for their ...
Feb 3, 2023 · Jimmy and Paul Shaffer chat about Paul's roots with David Letterman at 30 Rock and making comedy history on the Late Show. ...more.
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Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band is an American musical ensemble led by Paul Shaffer. It was David Letterman's house band for 33 years. The band formed in 1982 to serve as house band for NBC's Late Night with David Letterman.
Feb 1, 2018 · The man who played the introductions needs none himself. It’s Paul Shaffer, who simply doesn’t get enough credit for how he reshaped the role of music on late-night television.
Oct 10, 2019 · The former band leader of “Late Show with David Letterman” shares about what he’s up to now and his new show, “Paul Shaffer Plus One.” ...more.
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BIOGRAPHY. For 33 years Paul Shaffer served as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick. Paul began his career in 1972 as musical director of the Toronto production of "Godspell."
