List of Savoy Brown members

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Savoy Brown performing live in 2007. Savoy-Brown.jpg
Savoy Brown performing live in 2007.

Savoy Brown were a British blues rock band from London. Formed on February 24, 1965, the group was centred around guitarist and vocalist Kim Simmonds, who was originally joined by lead vocalist Brice Portius, bassist Ray Chappell, keyboardist Trevor Jeavons, harmonica player John O'Leary and drummer Leo Mannings. The band's final line-up included Simmonds on guitar and lead vocals along with bassist Pat DeSalvo and drummer Garnet Grimm, both of whom joined in 2009.

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History

1965–1970

Kim Simmonds formed Savoy Brown in October 1965 with vocalist Brice Portius, bassist Ray Chappell, drummer Leo Mannings, keyboardist Trevor Jeavons and harmonica player John O'Leary. [1] Shortly after the band's formation, Jeavons was replaced by Bob Hall. [2] In 1966, the group released their first single, "I Tried". [3] Early the next year, Martin Stone of the Action joined as a second guitarist, and a few months later O'Leary left after a dispute with manager Harry Simmonds. [4] The remaining members recorded the group's debut album Shake Down , which was released in September 1967. [5]

"Lonesome" Dave Peverett joined Savoy Brown in 1967 and took over lead vocals for 1970's Looking In. Foghat - Lonesome Dave Peverett.jpg
"Lonesome" Dave Peverett joined Savoy Brown in 1967 and took over lead vocals for 1970's Looking In .

Shortly after the release of Shake Down, the band went through a series of personnel changes in quick succession. First, Portius was replaced by Chris Youlden; shortly thereafter, Stone and Chappell also left, with the bassist replaced by Fleetwood Mac founding member Bob Brunning; finally, Mannings was replaced by Hughie Flint (formerly of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers), while guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett also joined in place of the departed Stone. [6] After recording one single, "Taste and Try, Before You Buy", Brunning and Flint were both fired and replaced in the new year by Rivers Jobe (formerly of Anon) and Bill Bruford, respectively. [6] Bruford lasted only three shows, however, before he was dismissed for "fiddling around with the rhythm". [7]

Bruford was replaced by Roger Earl. [8] The new lineup released "Walking by Myself" in March 1968, followed by the band's second album Getting to the Point a few months later. [6] In November, Jobe was fired and briefly replaced by a returning Bob Brunning; however, he did not want to commit full-time, and was replaced the next month by Tony "Tone" Stevens. [6] The new lineup recorded Blue Matter and A Step Further in 1969, the latter of which marked the final studio contribution of Bob Hall – Simmonds and Youlden shared piano duties on the next album, Raw Sienna . [6] In May 1970, shortly after its release, Youlden left Savoy Brown and Peverett took over lead vocals. [9] The remaining four-piece released Looking In , before Peverett, Stevens and Earl all quit in December 1970 (they formed Foghat the next month). [9]

1970–1976

Simmonds had reformed Savoy Brown by the end of 1970 with new vocalist Pete Scott, former Blodwyn Pig bassist Andy Pyle and drummer Ron Berg, and former Chicken Shack keyboardist Paul Raymond. [9] In May 1971, after an American tour, Scott was replaced by Dave Walker of the Idle Race, while Pyle and Berg made way for Andy Silvester and Dave Bidwell, respectively, both former bandmates of Raymond in Chicken Shack. [10] The new lineup released Street Corner Talking and Hellbound Train , before Silvester left in June 1972 for "personal reasons" and Pyle returned. [9]

Keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Paul Raymond performed on six Savoy Brown studio albums during the 1970s. UFO - Paul Raymond - Hamburg Harley Days 2015 04.jpg
Keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Paul Raymond performed on six Savoy Brown studio albums during the 1970s.

After recording Lion's Share, Walker left Savoy Brown in September 1972 to join Fleetwood Mac. [11] He was replaced by Jackie Lynton. [10] Partway through the recording of their next album Jack the Toad, Bidwell was also replaced by the returning Ron Berg. [9] This lineup completed the album's recording, and its subsequent promotional tour, before Simmonds decided to disband the group again. [9] He rebuilt the group with Hemlock members Miller Anderson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jim Leverton (bass, backing vocals) and Eric Dillon (drums), before former Chicken Shack frontman Stan Webb joined on guitar in January 1974 upon the breakup of his group. [12] The new lineup released Boogie Brothers in April and toured until July, before splitting up and leaving Simmonds to rebuild the band yet again. [12]

By late 1974, Simmonds had brought back keyboardist/guitarist Paul Raymond and drummer Dave Bidwell, as well as adding new lead vocalist Dave Tedstone. This lineup toured the UK and Germany in early 1975, before Tedstone was dismissed and not replaced – Simmonds took over on lead vocals for the first time in the band's history. [12] Bidwell left for a second time during the recording of Wire Fire and was replaced for the rest of the sessions by Tom Farnell; the album was released in October and a tour followed until December, after which Rae was also replaced by Ian Ellis. [12] Skin 'n' Bone followed in April 1976, after which Raymond left in July to join UFO. [13] After Raymond's departure, with the band reduced to a trio, Simmonds decided to take a break and placed Savoy Brown on hiatus. [12]

1978–1992

In early 1978, Savoy Brown returned with Kim Simmonds, Ian Ellis and Tom Farnell joined on tour by an unknown keyboardist; however, the new member was dismissed before the band recorded its next album Savage Return, which credited only the trio. [12] Following the album's release and promotional tour, Simmons relocated to the United States in 1978; he toured during 1979 and 1980 with a lineup including drummer/vocalist Richie Carmichael and a bassist known only as "D.C."(Don Cook), before introducing a new lineup of vocalist Ralph Morman (formerly of the Joe Perry Project), guitarist Barry Paul, drummer Keith Boyce (both formerly of Heavy Metal Kids), and bassist John Humphrey in the summer of 1980. [12] [14] This incarnation issued Rock 'n' Roll Warrior and Greatest Hits Live in 1981, before breaking up at the end of the year. [12]

After a brief spell from 1971 to 1972, Dave Walker rejoined Savoy Brown in 1987 and remained for four years. DaveWalker-Bozeman-SLAMFest.jpg
After a brief spell from 1971 to 1972, Dave Walker rejoined Savoy Brown in 1987 and remained for four years.

Savoy Brown was inactive for around two years, before returning in late 1983 with a lineup of Simmonds, vocalist/guitarist Andrew Gerome, bassist Stutz Bearcat and drummer Tommy Amato. The group continued touring during 1984, and was briefly renamed the Kim Simmonds Band. [12] In 1985, Savoy Brown signed with Relix Records and introduced a new incarnation featuring vocalist/harmonica player Speedo Jones and bassist Chris Romanelli. [12] Slow Train, a collection of acoustic recordings, was released in September 1986, shortly after which Simmonds introduced a new lineup with vocalist Jimmy Kunes, bassist Jim Dagnesi and drummer Al Macomber; early the next year, Kunes was replaced by a returning Dave Walker and Shmutza-Hideous joined on percussion (keyboards were handled by various guest performers). [12] [15]

Make Me Sweat was released in January 1988. [12] Walker, Dagnesi and Macomber all remained for Kings of Boogie, [1] issued in March 1989. [16] For the album's tour, Simmonds and Walker were joined by bassist Lou Kaplan, drummer Pete Mendillo and keyboardist Rick Jewett, all members of roots rock band Mad Jack. [17] Kaplan and Mendillo left in 1990 and were replaced by Loren Kraft and Steve Behrendt, respectively, while Jeff Adams joined on guitar. [17] [15] Walker left for a second time in September 1991. [10] He was replaced by Pete McMahon and Phil McCormack. [1] Around the same time, Andy Ramirez and Joe Pierleoni took over from Kraft and Behrendt. [15]

1992–2022

Following the release of Let It Ride in 1992, Simmonds, McMahon, Ramirez and Pierleoni toured through to 1993. [18] Jim Heyl and Dave Olson replaced Ramirez and Pierleoni for the 1994 album Bring It Home. [1] During the second half of the 1990s, Savoy Brown was centred around Simmonds and bassist Nathaniel Peterson, both of whom shared lead vocal duties. [19] The group went through a succession of drummers – first Al Cash, followed by T. Xiques and later Tom Compton. [20] [21] Following the album's release, Simmonds enlisted second guitarist David Malachowski (formerly of Shania Twain's band), bassist Gerry Sorrentino (formerly of Shemekia Copeland's band) and drummer Dennis Cotton (known for his work with Duke Robillard). [22]

With Malachowski, Sorrentino and Cotton, Savoy Brown released studio album Strange Dreams in 2003 and live collection You Should Have Been There! in 2004. [23] [24] Malachowski left the band in 2005. [25] Cotton followed later in the year and was replaced by Mario Staiano. [26] This new trio issued Steel in 2007. [27] In August 2009, Sorrentino was forced to leave the group due to illness, with Pat DeSalvo taking his place. [28] Later in the year, Staiano was also replaced by Garnet Grimm, and Joe Whiting joined on lead vocals and saxophone. [29] Voodoo Moon was released in 2011. [30] Whiting left in late 2012. [31] Simmonds returned to performing lead vocals, and since 2014 the group has released a slew of studio and live albums. [32] Kim Simmonds died on 13 December 2022; the band disbanded shortly after his death. [33]

Personnel

Last lineup

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Kim Simmonds 1965–2022 (his death)
  • lead and rhythm guitars
  • harmonica
  • vocals (lead 1975–80, 1994–2009, 2012–2022)
  • occasional keyboards and piano
all Savoy Brown releases
Pat DeSalvo2009–2022
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
all Savoy Brown releases from Voodoo Moon (2011) onwards
Garnet Grimmdrums

Past members

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Leo Manning1965–1967drums
Ray Chappell1965–1967 (died 2019)bass guitar
Brice Portius1965–1967lead vocals
John O'Learyharmonica"I Tried" (1966)
Trevor Jeavons1965keyboardsnone
Bob Hall 1965–1970 (part-time: 1969–1970)all Savoy Brown releases from "I Tried" (1966) to A Step Further (1969)
Martin Stone 1967 (died 2016)rhythm and lead guitarsShake Down (1967)
Chris Youlden 1967–1970
  • lead vocals
  • piano
  • all Savoy Brown releases from "Taste and Try, Before You Buy" (1967) to Raw Sienna (1970)
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
Bob Brunning
  • 1967
  • 1968 (died 2011)
bass guitar"Taste and Try, Before You Buy" (1967)
Hughie Flint 1967drums
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"Lonesome" Dave Peverett
  • 1967–1970
  • 1992–1994 (died 2000)
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • lead vocals (1970)
  • all Savoy Brown releases from "Taste and Try, Before You Buy" (1967) to Looking In (1970)
  • Just Live (1981)
  • Bring It Home (1994) – one track
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000) – one track
Rivers Jobe 1968 (died 1979)bass guitar
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Bill Bruford 1968drumsnone
Roger Earl.jpg
Roger Earl 1968–1970
  • drums
  • percussion
  • all Savoy Brown releases from "Walking by Myself" (1968) to Looking In (1970)
  • Just Live (1981)
  • The Blues Keep Me Holding On (1999) – one track
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000) – one track
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Tony "Tone" Stevens
  • bass guitar
  • percussion (1968–1969)
  • all Savoy Brown releases from Blue Matter (1969) to Looking In (1970)
  • Just Live (1981)
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000) – one track
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Paul Raymond
  • 1970–1973
  • 1974–1976 (died 2019)
  • keyboards
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • all Savoy Brown releases from Street Corner Talking (1971) to Skin 'n' Bone (1976), except Boogie Brothers (1974)
  • Live in Central Park (1985)
  • Live at the Record Plant (1998)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
Andy Pyle
  • 1970–1971
  • 1972–1973
bass guitar
  • Lion's Share (1972)
  • Jack the Toad (1973)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
Ron BergdrumsJack the Toad (1973) – four tracks
Pete Scott1970–1971lead vocalsnone
Dave Bidwell
  • 1971–1972
  • 1974–1975 (died 1977)
  • drums
  • percussion
  • all Savoy Brown releases from Street Corner Talking (1971) to Wire Fire (1975), except Boogie Brothers (1974)
  • Live in Central Park (1985)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
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Dave Walker
  • 1971–1972
  • 1987–1991
lead vocals
  • Street Corner Talking (1971)
  • Hellbound Train (1972)
  • Lion's Share (1972)
  • Live in Central Park (1985)
  • Make Me Sweat (1988)
  • Kings of Boogie (1989)
  • Live and Kickin' (1990)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000) – two tracks
Andy Silvester 1971–1972bass guitar
  • Street Corner Talking (1971)
  • Hellbound Train (1972)
  • Live in Central Park (1985)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000) – two tracks
Jackie Lynton1972–1973lead vocals
  • Jack the Toad (1973)
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
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Miller Anderson 1973–1974
  • lead vocals
  • rhythm and lead guitar
Boogie Brothers (1974)
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Jim Leverton
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
Eric Dillondrums
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Stan Webb 1974
  • rhythm and lead guitar
  • backing and lead vocals
Andy Rae1974–1975
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
  • Wire Fire (1975)
  • Live at the Record Plant (1998)
Tom Farnell1975–1978
  • drums
  • percussion
  • Wire Fire (1975)
  • Skin 'n' Bone (1976)
  • Savage Return (1978)
  • Live at the Record Plant (1998)
Ian Ellis
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
  • Skin 'n' Bone (1976)
  • Savage Return (1978)
Richie Carmichael1979–1980
  • drums
  • co-lead vocals
none
Don "D.C." Cookbass guitar
Ralph Morman1980–1981 (died 2014)lead vocals
  • Rock 'n' Roll Warriors (1981)
  • Greatest Hits Live (1981)
  • The Bottom Line Encore Collection (1999)
Barry Paul1980–1981 (died 2019)
  • rhythm and lead guitars
  • backing vocals
John Humphrey 1980–1981
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
Keith Boycedrums
Andy Gerome1983–1984
  • lead vocals
  • rhythm & Lead guitar
none
Stutz Bearcatbass guitar
Tommy Amatodrums
Speedo Jones1985–1986
  • lead vocals
  • harmonica
Slow Train (1986)
Chris Romanelli bass guitar
Jim Dagnesi1986–1989
  • Make Me Sweat (1988)
  • Kings of Boogie (1989)
Al Macomber
  • drums
  • backing vocals
Shmutza-Hideous1986–1988percussionMake Me Sweat (1988)
Jimmy Kunes1986–1987lead vocalsnone
Rick Jewett1989–1992
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
  • Live and Kickin' (1990)
  • Let It Ride (1992)
Pete Mendillo1989–1991 (Died)drumsLive and Kickin' (1990)
Lou Kaplan1989–1990bass guitar
Jeff Adams1990–1991rhythm guitarnone
Loren Kraftbass guitar
Steve Behrendtdrums
Pete McMahon1991–1994
  • lead vocals
  • harmonica
  • Let It Ride (1992)
  • Bring It Home (1994)
Andy Ramirez1991–1993
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
Let It Ride (1992)
Joe Pierleonidrums
Phil McCormack1991–1992lead vocalsLet It Ride (1992) – two tracks only
Jim Heyl1993–1994bass guitarBring It Home (1994)
Dave Olson1993–1994 (died 2016)drums
Nathaniel Peterson1994–1999
  • bass guitar
  • co-lead vocals
  • The Blues Keep Holding Me On (1999)
  • Train to Nowhere (2010)
Al Kash1994–1997drumsTrain to Nowhere (2010)
T. Xiques1997–1998Train to Nowhere (2010) – three tracks
Tom Compton1998–1999The Blues Keep Holding Me On (1999)
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Gerry Sorrentino1999–2009
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
  • Strange Dreams (2003)
  • You Should Have Been There! (2004)
  • Steel (2007)
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Dennis Cotton1999–2005
  • drums
  • percussion
Savoy Brown (featuring Kim Simmonds), South Street Seaport, Bloomberg Blues Jam series, 2002.jpg
David Malachowski 1999–2005 (died 2022)
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • Strange Dreams (2003)
  • You Should Have Been There! (2004)
  • Steel (2007) – two tracks
Mario Staiano2005–2009
  • drums
  • backing vocals
Steel (2007) – three tracks
Joe Whiting2009–2012
  • lead vocals
  • saxophone
  • Voodoo Moon (2011)
  • Songs from the Road (2013)

Timeline

List of Savoy Brown members

Lineups

PeriodMembersReleases
February 24 – December 1965
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Brice Portius – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, vocals
  • Ray Chappell – bass
  • Trevor Jeavons – keyboards
  • John O'Leary – harmonica
  • Leo Mannings – drums
none
December 1965 – February 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Brice Portius – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, vocals
  • Ray Chappell – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano
  • John O'Leary – harmonica
  • Leo Mannings – drums
  • "I Tried" (1966)
  • "True Story" (1968)
February – June 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Brice Portius – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, vocals
  • Martin Stone – rhythm guitar
  • Ray Chappell – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • John O'Leary – harmonica
  • Leo Mannings – drums
none
June – September 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Brice Portius – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Martin Stone – rhythm guitar
  • Ray Chappell – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Leo Mannings – drums
September – October 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Martin Stone – rhythm guitar
  • Ray Chappell – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Leo Mannings – drums
none
October 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Bob Brunning – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Leo Mannings – drums
October 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Bob Brunning – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Hughie Flint – drums
October – December 1967
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Dave Peverett – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Bob Brunning – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Hughie Flint – drums
  • "Taste and Try, Before You Buy" (1967)
January 1968
(as the Savoy Brown Blues Band)
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Dave Peverett – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Rivers Jobe – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Bill Bruford – drums
none
January – November 1968
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Dave Peverett – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Rivers Jobe – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
November – December 1968
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Dave Peverett – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Bob Brunning – bass
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time)
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
none
December 1968 – May 1970
  • Chris Youlden – lead vocals, piano
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Dave Peverett – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Tony Stevens – bass, percussion
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time; touring only from late 1969)
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
  • Blue Matter (1969) – remaining tracks
  • "Grits Ain't Groceries" (1969)
  • A Step Further (1969)
  • Raw Sienna (1970) – does not feature Hall
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
    – four tracks recorded at various shows in 1969
May – June 1970
  • Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Tony Stevens – bass, percussion
  • Bob Hall – piano (part-time; touring only)
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
none
June – December 1970
  • Dave Peverett – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Tony Stevens – bass, percussion
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
  • Looking In (1970)
  • Looking from the Outside: Live '69/'70 (2000)
    – six tracks recorded at various shows in 1970
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
    – one tracks recorded live in November 1970
  • Just Live (1982)
December 1970 – May 1971
  • Pete Scott – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Pyle – bass
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Ron Berg – drums
none
May 1971 – June 1972
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Silvester – bass
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Dave Bidwell – drums, percussion
June – September 1972
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Pyle – bass
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Dave Bidwell – drums, percussion
  • Lion's Share (1972)
September – late 1972
  • Jackie Lynton – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Pyle – bass
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Dave Bidwell – drums, percussion
  • Jack the Toad (1973) – five tracks
  • Jack the Toad: Live '70/'72 (2000)
    – seven tracks recorded live in October 1972
Late 1972 – late 1973
  • Jackie Lynton – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Pyle – bass
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Ron Berg – drums
  • Jack the Toad (1973) – four tracks
Late 1973 – January 1974
  • Miller Anderson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jim Leverton – bass, backing vocals
  • Eric Dillon – drums
none
January – summer 1974
  • Miller Anderson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Stan Webb – rhythm guitar
  • Jim Leverton – bass, backing vocals
  • Eric Dillon – drums
  • Boogie Brothers (1974)
Late 1974 – February 1975
  • Dave Tedstone – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Rae – bass, backing vocals
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Dave Bidwell – drums, percussion
none
February – summer 1975
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Andy Rae – bass, backing vocals
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Dave Bidwell – drums, percussion
  • Wire Fire (1975) – select tracks
Summer – December 1975
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, lead guitar, harmonica
  • Andy Rae – bass, backing vocals
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Tom Farnell – drums, percussion
  • Wire Fire (1975) – select tracks
  • Live at the Record Plant (1998)
December 1975 – July 1976
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, lead guitar, harmonica
  • Ian Ellis – bass, backing vocals
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar, vocals
  • Tom Farnell – drums, percussion
  • Skin 'n' Bone (1976)
Band on hiatus July 1976 – early 1978
Early – late 1978
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Ian Ellis – bass, backing vocals
  • Tom Farnell – drums, percussion
  • Savage Return (1978)
Early 1979 – summer 1980
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Richie Carmichael – drums, vocals
  • "D.C." – bass
none
Summer 1980 – late 1981
  • Ralph Morman – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Barry Paul – guitar, backing vocals
  • John Humphrey – bass, backing vocals
  • Keith Boyce – drums
  • Rock 'n' Roll Warriors (1981)
  • Greatest Hits Live (1981)
  • The Bottom Line Encore Collection (1999)
Band inactive late 1981 – late 1983
Late 1983 – late 1984
(as the Kim Simmonds Band during 1984)
  • Andrew Jerome – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kim Simmonds – lead guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Stutz Bearcat – bass
  • Tommy Amato – drums
none
Band inactive late 1984 – late 1985
Late 1985 – October 1986
  • Speedo Jones – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Chris Romanelli – bass
  • Slow Train (1986)
October 1986 – January 1987
  • Jimmy Kunes – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jim Dagnesi – bass, backing vocals
  • Al Macomber – drums, backing vocals
  • Shmutza-Hideous – percussion
none
January 1987 – 1988
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jim Dagnesi – bass, backing vocals
  • Al Macomber – drums, backing vocals
  • Shmutza-Hideous – percussion
  • Make Me Sweat (1988)
1988–1989
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jim Dagnesi – bass, backing vocals
  • Al Macomber – drums, backing vocals
  • Kings of Boogie (1989)
1989–1990
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Lou Kaplan – bass
  • Rick Jewett – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Pete Mendillo – drums
  • Live and Kickin' (1990)
1990–1991
  • Dave Walker – lead vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jeff Adams – guitar
  • Loren Kraft – bass
  • Rick Jewett – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Steve Behrendt – drums
none
1991–1992
  • Pete McMahon – vocals, harmonica
  • Phil McCormack – vocals
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Ramirez – bass, backing vocals
  • Rick Jewett – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Joe Pierleoni – drums
  • Let It Ride (1992) – two tracks
1992
  • Pete McMahon – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Ramirez – bass, backing vocals
  • Rick Jewett – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Joe Pierleoni – drums
  • Let It Ride (1992) – remaining tracks
1992–1993
  • Pete McMahon – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Andy Ramirez – bass, backing vocals
  • Joe Pierleoni – drums
none
1993–1994
  • Pete McMahon – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Jim Heyl – bass
  • David Olson – drums
  • Bring It Home (1994)
1994 – late 1997
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Nathaniel Peterson – bass, vocals
  • Al Cash – drums
  • Train to Nowhere (2010) – nine tracks
Late 1997 – late 1998
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Nathaniel Peterson – bass, vocals
  • T. Xiques – drums
  • Train to Nowhere (2010) – three tracks
Late 1998 – late 1999
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Nathaniel Peterson – bass, vocals
  • Tom Compton – drums
  • The Blues Keep Holding Me On (1999)
Late 1999 – 2005
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • David Malachowski – guitar, backing vocals
  • Gerry Sorrentino – bass
  • Dennis Cotton – drums, percussion
  • Strange Dreams (2003)
  • You Should Have Been There! (2004)
  • Steel (2007) – two tracks
2005
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Gerry Sorrentino – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Cotton – drums, percussion
  • Steel (2007) – seven tracks
Late 2005 – August 2009
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Gerry Sorrentino – bass, backing vocals
  • Mario Staiano – drums, backing vocals
  • Steel (2007) – remaining three tracks
August – November 2009
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Pat DeSalvo – bass, backing vocals
  • Mario Staiano – drums, backing vocals
none
November 2009 – Late 2012
  • Joe Whiting – lead vocals, saxophone
  • Kim Simmonds – guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Pat DeSalvo – bass, backing vocals
  • Garnett Grimm – drums
  • Voodoo Moon (2011)
  • Songs from the Road (2013)
Late 2012 – December 2022
  • Kim Simmonds – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Pat DeSalvo – bass, backing vocals
  • Garnett Grimm – drums
  • Goin' to the Delta (2014)
  • The Devil to Pay (2015)
  • Still Live After 50 Years, Vol. 1 (2017)
  • Witchy Feelin' (2017)
  • City Night (2019)
  • Still Live After 50 Years, Vol. 2 (2019)
  • Ain't Done Yet (2020)

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