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Interview with Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown
George Manney first met Kim Simmonds
of Savoy Brown at the Main Point in Bryn Mawr in 1969. The following conversation with
Kim took place on October 28th, 2002:
Geo: The
Savoy Brown lineup I first saw was w/ ChrisYoulden, you-Kim Simmonds, Tony
Stevens, Lonesome Dave & Roger Earl @ the Main Point.Was this show on
the First American tour in 69, or the second half of 69? And do you
remember this show?
Backstage
photos
of that show are on the Geo Archives page:
Savoy Brown
Kim: I
remember the show because I've been reminded about it a lot but the
details evade me. I first brought the band over in early 69.
Geo: Do
you remember a show here in Philly @ the Electric Factory Sept.
25-26, 1970 w/ Pink Floyd & Chicken Shack? If so any highlights of
that tour for you?
Kim: Yes, I do remember this...I think there might
have been a competition thing going with Pink Floyd...I don't think
anybody talked. Though I, myself, was quite shy at the
time.
Chicken
Shack were one of my favorite UK blues bands.
Geo: When was the last tour in the States w/
Chris Youlden & Savoy Brown?
Kim: Don't remember...that's one for the archivists out
there. Probably 1969. I was doing a lot of guitar work and
stepping on Chris' vision of himself. He left to do a solo thing.
Geo: Another show here in Philadelphia was @ the Spectrum Aug.
19, 1970 w/ Dr. John & Chicken Shack. Do you remember that show or any
highlights of that tour?
Kim: I
remember doing the Spectrum with Sly and the Family Stone...but not the Dr
John show. Very weird going around on that turning stage. A
different audience every time you looked up!
Geo: Another tour that hit the Spectrum in Philly
was March 15, 1974 w/ Deep Purple. Any thoughts on that show or tour?
Kim: Lots of fun with Stan Webb (ex Chicken
Shack)...nice songs from Miller Anderson (singer).
Deep Purple were a nice bunch
of guys and I had been a fan of Richie Blackmore's since the days he was
with the early beat groups in London. Partied a lot!
Geo: Do you have a best
L.P. that you cut w/ the Chris, Dave, Tony & Earl
lineup?
Kim: Raw Sienna
Geo: Any
plans to write w/ Chris Youlden?
Kim: He doesn't keep in touch...bad blood I
think.
Geo: Is your Gibson Flying
V vintage, & if
so, what year is it?
Kim: My
original V is now in the hands of a collector (Japan?). I use a copy
of that one.
Geo: How did you like playing @ the Tin Angel here
in Philly, July 2002?
Kim:
It's great..small audience of real fans...but climbing those stairs is
tough!
Geo: When is the new CD to
be released & on what label? Who is producing?
Kim: I
produced the new CD and the artwork is now in preparation. It'll
probably come out on my own Vanity label. This is such a good
climate for artists like myself nowadays...we can make our own records and
sell them just as well through the internet and via gigs.
Geo: Thank you Kim for taking the time for our Q & A
for Geo Archives......All the best with the new CD! Cheers - George
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