Simon Cousins

Simon Cousins
Birth nameSimon Frederick Cousins
Born (1965-01-17) 17 January 1965 (age 59)
Bath, Somerset, England
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar
Years active1979–present
LabelsProbe Plus, Generator, Ophiuchvs Records
WebsiteSimon Cousins Website

Simon Cousins (born Simon Frederick Cousins, 17 January 1965, Bath, Somerset, England) is an English singer-songwriter and musician, who was a member of Liverpool indie country rock band The Onset and folk rockers Ophiuchus. He studied music at the Liverpool Music College and has a degree in philosophy from Liverpool University. His solo work is in an acoustic, folk / country genre, described by Tim Peacock of Whisperin and Hollerin' online magazine as "showcasing a fluid finger-picking style and a gentle, unobtrusive voice which nonetheless carries a determined presence."[1] Seph Ong of Glasswerk National stated that Cousins' songs were "derived from real life experience" and that as a performer he "presents a series of tales that gradually unravel to build a story of the mystery of life."[2] Cousins performed at the Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, England, in 2010, 2011 and 2016.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ Peacock, Tim. Review: Si Cousins, Love's Counterfeit / Broken Dreams, Whisperin and Hollerin Online Magazine, April 2010
  2. ^ Ong, Seph. Review: Simon Cousins @ Zanzibar, Liverpool, Glasswerk Online Magazine, September 2010
  3. ^ Henderson, Dave (editor). The 2010 Official Glastonbury Programme. 2010. page 82. Q magazine
  4. ^ Henderson, Dave (editor). The Glastonbury Programme 2011. 2011. page 87. Q magazine
  5. ^ Kilmurray, Andrew. Simon set for Glasto gig. page 33, St. Helens Star, 16 June 2016.