Simon Cousins | |
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Birth name | Simon Frederick Cousins |
Born | Bath, Somerset, England | 17 January 1965
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Probe Plus, Generator, Ophiuchvs Records |
Website | Simon 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]