In a career that spans more than 30 years, Paul Collins' Beat manages to bridge the gap between the rock of yesterday and today. The Beat appeared on the Caddyshack Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and began to perform around the world. Between his work with The Beat and his solo projects, Paul Collins has written and recorded with artists such as Chuck Prohpet, Bruce Botnick (The Doors), Octavio Vinck, Greg Kihn, Eddie Money, Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow), Peter Case (The Plimsouls), Cyril Jordan (Flamin Groovies), Dave Immergluck (Counting Crows), and the rythm section of Chris Isaak's band, Silvertone. Paul's first band, The Nerves toured with The Ramones and funded their own recordings, despite not having a record deal. The Nerves formed in 1974 and has managed to achieved cult status with the help of record collectors and re-issues. Their song "Hanging On The Telephone" was recorded by Deborah Harry and Blondie on the album entitled "Parallel Lines. When The Nerves disbanded, Jack Lee went solo, Peter Case formed The Plimsouls and Paul Collins formed The Beat. In his bands The Nerves and The Beat, Paul Collins has performed with numerous acts, including The Ramones, The Jam, The Police, Stray Cats, The Cure, Pere Ubu, Ian Gomm, Huey Lewis, Southside Johnny, Eddie Money and countless other names. Paul Collins' Beat earned their first record deal with the help of Eddie Money, a longtime friend of lead singer/son­er, Paul Collins. Classic music videos by Paul Collins' Beat can be seen on the MTV2 and VH1 Classic networks. Paul Collins Beat continues to perform around the world, concentrating primarily on the United States, Europe and Japan. Catch Paul Collins' Beat very soon in a city near you!