Paul J has had a passion for music for as long as he can remember - coming from South Wales it was part of the job description. Work prevented him from committing time to a choir, but since his recent retirement he has fulfilled his ambition of learning to sing properly.

He was smitten by barbershop singing in 1987 when he attended, by chance, the International Convention in Hartford, Connecticut and longed to be part of that sound ever since.

Apart from singing Lead with Meltdown, Paul's a member of the Royal Harmonics a cappella chorus, and is a keen thespian with the Maidenhead Players. He hates 'white spaces' in his life, so he also sails, skis and runs thirty miles a week.

Paul spent his career travelling the world as an HR specialist with several multi-national companies, predominantly in the pharmaceutical and consumer products sectors, and currently lives in Windsor.