Paul Kostabi
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Paul Indrek Kostabi (b. October 1, 1962) is an American artist, musician, and producer.
Going by the nickname "ENA", he is the son of Estonian war refugees who fled to the United States following the Soviet occupation of Estonia. He is the brother of artist Mark Kostabi.
Kostabi was a founding member of the following bands: Youth Gone Mad (1981) White Zombie (1984) and Psychotica.
In 2002, Kostabi joined friends Dee Dee Ramone and CJ Ramone on "Blitzkrieg Bop" at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, along with Daniel Rey and Marky Ramone. This was the last time these Ramones ever shared a stage.
Paul has also performed and recorded with Dee Dee Ramone (solo), False Alarm and Hammerbrain.
Kostabi in 2006 opened a recording studio in Piermont, New York.
Paul teamed up with Ramones bass player and song-writer, Dee Dee Ramone, to produce a series of paintings that were displayed in galleries all over the world. In 2002, "Youth Gone Mad featuring Dee Dee Ramone" was released on picture vinyl LP by trend is dead! records. The album featured artwork and music made by Kostabi and Ramone.
Mr. Kostabi also shows his paintings at www.follingallery.com.
Mr. Kostabi is currently producing and promoting The Willowz.
