Kim Simmonds

Kim Simmonds
Simmonds in 1975
Simmonds in 1975
Background information
Birth nameKim Maiden Simmonds
Born(1947-12-05)5 December 1947
Newbridge, Caerphilly, Wales
Died13 December 2022(2022-12-13) (aged 75)
Syracuse, New York, United States
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
Years active1965–2022
Formerly ofSavoy Brown
Websitesavoybrown.com

Kim Maiden Simmonds (5 December 1947 – 13 December 2022) was a Welsh musician. He was the founder, guitarist, primary songwriter and sole constant member of the blues rock band Savoy Brown, which he formed in 1965. Simmonds had led Savoy Brown since its inception, appearing on every Savoy Brown release.