Kim Simmonds, a famous musician and member of Savoy Brown, died on December 13 after a long battle with cancer. He was 75 years old. Simmonds’ future performances had to be canceled after he was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer a few months ago. He has had chemotherapy since September last year. The band posted a photo of him on social media and said:
“Kim Simmonds passed away quietly on the evening of December 13 – may he rest in peace.”
The band also said that one of Simmonds’ “last wishes is to thank the Savoy Brown fans.”
Kim Simmonds is one of the best souls I have ever met in the music business. Always smiling and cheerful. He, along with Lonesome Dave, has made some great records with Savoy Brown. Rest in peace, Kim. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/LU05vG4n02
– Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) December 16, 2022
Kim Simmonds was diagnosed with an unusual type of colon cancer.
In August 2022, Simmonds announced that he had been battling stage four cancer for about a year. He was diagnosed with sign cell colon cancer, a rare disease that affects less than 1% of patients. It is often not detected early enough to allow recovery. He said chemotherapy made it “hard for me” and that he also had dead nerves in his fingers and hands. He declared:
“Chemotherapy has been a regular part of my life since my first diagnosis and surgery last September. This has allowed me to maintain a respectable standard of living. I’m grateful for that, and for that, as well. the amazing local health care that I receive, as well as the endless support of my wife, family and friends.”
Kim Simmonds founded Savoy Brown in 1965.
Kim Simmonds was born on December 5, 1947, began his career as a member of Savoy Brown. He founded the band in 1965 and played several times. Despite the fact that the roster has changed over the years, Simmonds, along with Pat DeSalva and Garnet Grimm, remained in the main roster until his death. Shake Down, Savoy Brown’s debut studio album, was released in 1967 and received critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The band went on to release albums such as Getting to the Point, Blue Matter, A Step Farther, Looking At, Hellbound Train and others, as well as singles such as I’m Tired, Tell Mama and Run to Me.
The group rose to fame with the release of their fifth album, Raw Sienna, in April 1970. The album topped the US Billboard 200 and CAN RPM charts. Hellbound Train, their ninth album, is known for its hits. The album was released in February 1972, featuring eight singles that were warmly received by the audience.
Take the Blues Back Home: Live in America, Savoy Brown’s newest CD, is released in 2020. Kim Simmonds appears in the 2008 rock documentary American Music: Off the Record, alongside a number of artists. and other music groups. In addition to collaborating with Savoy Brown, Simmonds has had a solo career, during which he has released 5 albums. Solitaire, his first solo album, was released in 1997, followed by Blues Like Midnight in 2001. This was followed by Struck By Lightning in 2004, Out of the Blue in 2008 and Jazzin’ on the Blues in 2015. Kim Simmonds’ wife and family members have outlived him.
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