SAVOY BROWN
''VOODOO MOON''
NOVEMBER 8 2011
45:32
1/Shockwaves
Kim Simmonds / Joe Whiting/5:19
2/Natural Man
Kim Simmonds/5:59
3/Too Much Money
Kim Simmonds / Joe Whiting/4:11
4/She's Got the Heat
Kim Simmonds/3:51
5/Look at the Sun
Kim Simmonds/5:05
6/24/7
Kim Simmonds/4:30
7/Round and Round
Kim Simmonds/4:45
8/Voodoo Moon
Kim Simmonds/6:55
9/Meet the Blues Head On
Kim Simmonds/4:57
Pat DeSalvo /Bass
Garnet Grimm /Drums
Ron Keck /Percussion
Andy Rudy /Keyboards
Kim Simmonds /Guitar, Producer, Vocals
Joe Whiting /Saxophone, Vocals
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Huey
Part of the late-'60s blues-rock movement, Britain's Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in America, where they promoted their albums with nonstop touring. The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality has led to myriad personnel changes; the original lineup included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, and drummer Leo Manning. This lineup appeared on the band's 1967 debut, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Seeking a different approach, Simmonds dissolved the group and brought in guitarist Dave Peverett, bassist Rivers Jobe, drummer Roger Earl, and singer Chris Youlden, who gave them a distinctive frontman with his vocal abilities, bowler hat, and monocle. With perhaps its strongest lineup, Savoy Brown quickly made a name for itself, now recording originals like "Train to Nowhere" as well. However, Youlden left the band in 1970 following Raw Sienna, and shortly thereafter, Peverett, Earl, and new bassist Tony Stevens departed to form Foghat, continuing the pattern of consistent membership turnover. Simmonds collected yet another lineup and began a hectic tour of America, showcasing the group's now-refined bluesy boogie rock style, which dominated the rest of their albums. The group briefly broke up in 1973, but re-formed the following year. Throughout the '80s and '90s Simmonds remained undeterred by a revolving-door membership and continued to tour and record. Their first album for the Blind Pig label, Strange Dreams, was released in 2003. Steel followed in 2007 from Panache Records.
''VOODOO MOON''
NOVEMBER 8 2011
45:32
1/Shockwaves
Kim Simmonds / Joe Whiting/5:19
2/Natural Man
Kim Simmonds/5:59
3/Too Much Money
Kim Simmonds / Joe Whiting/4:11
4/She's Got the Heat
Kim Simmonds/3:51
5/Look at the Sun
Kim Simmonds/5:05
6/24/7
Kim Simmonds/4:30
7/Round and Round
Kim Simmonds/4:45
8/Voodoo Moon
Kim Simmonds/6:55
9/Meet the Blues Head On
Kim Simmonds/4:57
Pat DeSalvo /Bass
Garnet Grimm /Drums
Ron Keck /Percussion
Andy Rudy /Keyboards
Kim Simmonds /Guitar, Producer, Vocals
Joe Whiting /Saxophone, Vocals
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Huey
Part of the late-'60s blues-rock movement, Britain's Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in America, where they promoted their albums with nonstop touring. The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality has led to myriad personnel changes; the original lineup included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, and drummer Leo Manning. This lineup appeared on the band's 1967 debut, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Seeking a different approach, Simmonds dissolved the group and brought in guitarist Dave Peverett, bassist Rivers Jobe, drummer Roger Earl, and singer Chris Youlden, who gave them a distinctive frontman with his vocal abilities, bowler hat, and monocle. With perhaps its strongest lineup, Savoy Brown quickly made a name for itself, now recording originals like "Train to Nowhere" as well. However, Youlden left the band in 1970 following Raw Sienna, and shortly thereafter, Peverett, Earl, and new bassist Tony Stevens departed to form Foghat, continuing the pattern of consistent membership turnover. Simmonds collected yet another lineup and began a hectic tour of America, showcasing the group's now-refined bluesy boogie rock style, which dominated the rest of their albums. The group briefly broke up in 1973, but re-formed the following year. Throughout the '80s and '90s Simmonds remained undeterred by a revolving-door membership and continued to tour and record. Their first album for the Blind Pig label, Strange Dreams, was released in 2003. Steel followed in 2007 from Panache Records.
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