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Simon Frederick St George Kirke (born 28 July 1949) is an English musician who was the co-founder, drummer, and only continuous member of the rock supergroup Bad Company. Prior to forming Bad Company he was the drummer and co-founder of Free.
Simon Kirke is best known for his powerful back beat drumming. He is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He cowrote "Bad Company" with Paul Rodgers as well as most of the songs on his three solo albums.
Learn about Simon Kirke's musical journey from London to New York, where he played drums for influential bands like Free and Bad Company. Discover his solo work, collaborations and influences in this comprehensive biography.
Nov 30, 2023 · Drummer Simon Kirke has indicated that his band, Bad Company, is done. During an appearance on the Bob Lefsetz Podcast, Kirke was asked if Bad Company would ever perform again.
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- Aretha’s Gold – Aretha Franklin (1969) The mid to late ’60s were a great musical awakening for me. The Beatles and soul music were the two musical forces that galvanized me, and Aretha Franklin’s power, pitching, and phrasing set the bar for countless female vocalists.
- Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton – John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1966) I heard this album the same week I heard Live at the Apollo. I was 17 then and just getting ready to come to London and try to be a musician.
- Live at the Apollo – James Brown (1962) James Brown was at the height of his powers here when he came to Harlem’s Apollo with his band, which featured two drummers who worked tirelessly.
- Let It Roll – Little Feat (1988) Little Feat is one of the great American bands. When they lost Lowell George to a heroin overdose, they languished for a while without their frontman but bounced back in 1988 with this incredible album.
Apr 21, 2010 · The drummer of the U.K. blues-rock band Free recalls how they wrote and recorded their hit single "All Right Now" and their album Fire And Water, and how they faced challenges and conflicts with their record label and each other.
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Simon Kirke shares his origin story, from playing along to Radio Luxembourg to joining Free and Bad Company. He also talks about his musical influences, his career highlights, and his current projects.
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