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, Christian Martucci, Stefan Adika, 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 Hammerbrain and Los Gattos

Kostabi in 2006 opened a recording studio in Piermont, New York. Where he records and produces such bands as the Willowz and Los Gattos

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 Quadreria (www.Quadreria.com)->[[1]].

Mr. Kostabi also shows his paintings at Follin Gallery

Mr. Kostabi is currently producing and promoting The Willowz.

Mr. Kostabi is also promoting the NYC artist, Glint (http://www.myspace.com/glintonline) and has prepared album artwork for "Mode To Joy." He will also be creating the art for Glint's upcoming release, due out in 2008. Paul Kostabi decides to perform and record again in a super group called supernumblivemachine with Vincent Kendall and Tony Mann. www.supernumblivemachine.com