Paul Thorn (born Paul Wayne Thorn on July 13, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin) is an Americana singer-songwriter whose style is a mix of blues and rock music with a hint of Gospel. While utilizing narrative story-telling in his songs, Thorn's music is mostly centered around themes such as love, heartache, memories, his religious beliefs, and just having a good time. Before his professional music career began, Thorn was briefly a professional boxer. After a few years of working in a local furniture factory and playing in local clubs, he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (brother of The Police .