TMPB Recordings - Artists

Although Paul began chasing his musical aspirations as early as high school by composing songs and performing them with high school acquaintances, the pace of his journey really didn't assume full stride until a college friend familiar with Paul's music dared him to record an album. Accepting the challenge, Paul began experimenting with recording techniques and in 1986 formed his record label, TMPB Recordings.

Benshoof's first album, A Bit Too Close, was originally released near Christmas 1986 in response to the catalytic dare instigated the previous spring. To satisfy the dare, the album was hastily thrown together in less than four months and released only to friends and family as a Christmas gift. However, as word spread of the release, other acquantances not on the original distribution requested a copy. Paul gladly provided them with copies at a modest price, merely to cover his expenses. Due to the instant popularity of the album tracks I Finally Paid the Toll and title track A Bit Too Close, he quickly sold out his inventory and the recipients eagerly encouraged him to produce a follow-up album.

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