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Mar 30, 2024 · Chris, a blues guitarist, shares his journey from growing up in Alabama to playing with the Paul Thorne Band and touring with Leon Russell. He discovered his passion for the guitar at a young age and knew he wanted to play professionally.
Oct 9, 2010 · Chris visited Kansas City's Knuckleheads recently as the lead guitar player with Leon Russell, a few weeks before the kick-off of the Elton John and Leon Russell tour and release of their...
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Mar 30, 2024 · Got a super amazing blues player here with us today with Chris Simmons, currently playing with the Paul Thorne Band. This guy doesn’t play any wrong notes. And let me give you the Cliff note.
For the last couple of years Chris has been fortunate to play guitar for the legendary Leon Russell. Between the days and nights on the road, in his little studio by the edge of those Alabama woods, Chris recorded his version of what he hears when he gets the blues.
Jan 15, 2023 · Chris Simmons bought his first guitar at a yard sale in hometown Boaz, Alabama, at age twelve. Formed in his twenties, his band Ultrasonic fell apert and bandmate Zach Baker became a booking...
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Chris Simmons Band, with Brandon Holder, Beau Charron performing Hallelujah Man written by: Leon Russell and Chris Simmons, at Memorial Auditorium, Chattano...
May 22, 2019 · After a move to Los Angeles he joined Leon Russell's band, touring the world as his lead guitarist for five years. Chris is now back in Alabama, making his home in Lacey's Springs. He has released four solo albums - Old News To Me, Hallelujah Man, Set Me On Free, and The Blues Days Of Christmas.
