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J D Simo | |
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 J D Simo performing with SIMO in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Mascot Label Group, Crowesfeet Music Group |
| Website | www |
J D Simo [1] is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer .
As a guitarist, songwriter and producer/engineer, Simo has worked with the likes of Jack White (Beyoncé Lemonade sessions), Phil Lesh, James McCartney, Tommy Emmanuel, David Kahne, Cowboy Jack Clement, Dave Cobb, Paul Worley, George Porter, Anson Funderburgh, Peter Collins, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Isaak and Baz Luhrmann on the soundtrack and score of the Elvis biopic.
He is a former member of the Don Kelley Band (2007-2012) A historic house band at Robert’s Western World in Nashville TN. Other alumni include Brent Mason, Troy Lancaster, Redd Volkaert, Johnny Hiland, Guthrie Trapp, Kenny Vaughan, Daniel Donato, Luke McQuery and legendary bassist Dave Roe(Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, John Mellencamp, John Prine) who recommended JD for the guitar slot.
He was a member of the psychedelic rock band SIMO from 2012-2018. He has released four solo albums to date.
In 2024 it was announced he was part of a new band with Luther Dickinson & Adam Abrashoff with an album to be released in the fall.
He resides in Nashville with his wife and daughter.
with SIMO:
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