Patrick Simmons
born on 19/10/1948 in Aberdeen, WA, United States
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Patrick Simmons (born October 19, 1948)[1] is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers. His fingerstyle guitar playing complements the strumming style of Tom Johnston. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the band's only consistent member throughout their tenure. Simmons wrote many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including "South City Midnight Lady", "Dependin' On You", "Echoes of Love", and "Black Water," the group's first #1 record.[2]
The Doobie Brothers initially broke up in 1982, largely on account of Simmons' decision to leave the group, as he was its sole remaining original member. In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong",[3] which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was reissued on compact disc in Japan in the early 1990s and again in 2007 by the label Wounded Bird Records. Simmons also formed the band "Skin Suit" during this period. [4]
In 1998, Simmons released a second solo album entitled Take Me to the Highway.
Personal
Simmons was raised in San Jose, California, where his father was a high school educator. He lived for many years in Santa Cruz County, California, and in 1981 opened a vintage motorcycle shop with author William J. Craddock. [5] Simmons moved to Hawaii after the Loma Prieta earthquake. [6]
Discography
With the Doobie Brothers
- Main article: The Doobie Brothers discography
Solo albums
- 1983: Arcade
- 1995: Take Me to the Highway
Solo singles
- 1983: "So Wrong"
References
- http://www.doobiebros.com/biography/patrick-simmons/
- http://www.doobiebros.com/biography/patrick-simmons/
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/Patrick%20Simmons
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The Doobie Brothers | |
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Michael Hossack · Tom Johnston · John McFee · Patrick Simmons Michael McDonald · Tiran Porter · Dave Shogren · Willie Weeks · Chet McCracken · Bobby LaKind · Keith Knudsen · John Hartman · Cornelius Bumpus · Jeff "Skunk" Baxter | |
Additional personnel |
Guy Allison · Marc Russo · Skylark · Ed Toth Richard Bryant · Bernie Chiaravalle · John Cowan · Jimi Fox · M. B. Gordy · Danny Hull · Dale Ockerman · Bill Payne |
Studio albums | The Doobie Brothers · Toulouse Street · The Captain and Me · What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits · Stampede · Takin' It to the Streets · Livin' on the Fault Line · Minute by Minute · One Step Closer · Cycles · Brotherhood · Sibling Rivalry · On Our Way Up |
Live albums | Farewell Tour · Rockin' down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert · Best of the Doobie Brothers Live · Live at Wolf Trap |
Compilations | Best of The Doobies · Best of The Doobies, Vol. 2 · Listen to the Music: The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers · Long Train Runnin': 1970-2000 · Greatest Hits · Doobie's Choice · Divided Highway · The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers |
Singles | "Jesus Is Just Alright" · "Long Train Runnin'" · "China Grove" · "Black Water" · "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" · "What a Fool Believes" |
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