






Street Corner Talking, The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds: The Life and Music of the Founder and Guitarist of Savoy Brown
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780764371011
Publication Date: 01/28/2026
The autobiography of British bluesrock guitarist Kim Simmonds (1947–2022), from growing up in Wales and London, learning to play the guitar, and forming the legendary band Savoy Brown.
In this candid autobiography, Kim Simmonds, legendary guitarist and founder of Savoy Brown, shares his sixdecade journey in bluesrock.
From discovering the blues in postWWII Wales to leading one of Britain’s most enduring bands, Simmonds recounts Savoy Brown’s rise to international fame, particularly in the US, where albums such as Street Corner Talking and Hellbound Train became classics.
With honesty and humor, he reflects on the everchanging music scene, encounters with legends such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, and the challenges of keeping a band together. Even after a cancer diagnosis, his passion for music never wavered.
Featuring a foreword by producer Mike Vernon, MBE, and contributions from Kim's wife, Debbie, this book is filled with behindthescenes stories and personal reflections.
A mustread for music lovers, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true bluesrock pioneer who played until his final note.
In this candid autobiography, Kim Simmonds, legendary guitarist and founder of Savoy Brown, shares his sixdecade journey in bluesrock.
From discovering the blues in postWWII Wales to leading one of Britain’s most enduring bands, Simmonds recounts Savoy Brown’s rise to international fame, particularly in the US, where albums such as Street Corner Talking and Hellbound Train became classics.
With honesty and humor, he reflects on the everchanging music scene, encounters with legends such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, and the challenges of keeping a band together. Even after a cancer diagnosis, his passion for music never wavered.
Featuring a foreword by producer Mike Vernon, MBE, and contributions from Kim's wife, Debbie, this book is filled with behindthescenes stories and personal reflections.
A mustread for music lovers, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true bluesrock pioneer who played until his final note.
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