CAT Episode 144 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown)
Kim Simmonds formed Savoy Brown in 1965 and was one of the pioneers in the Blues Rock genre.\xa0 The bands' heyday was in the early 1970's.\xa0 Considered one of the premier guitarists, Kim and Savoy Brown have released nearly 50 albums throughout his career.\xa0 In this tribute to Kim, who passed away on December 13, 2022, we reach back in our archives and share our April of 2007 interview with him.\xa0 Award-winning program director Ray White talked with Kim about his Steel album, performing as a power trio and touring throughout the world.\xa0 In our showcase segment, we pay tribute to guitar guru Jeff Beck, who unexpectedly passed away on January 10, 2023.\xa0 A two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee\xa0 - with The Yardbirds and as a solo artist, Jeff also won 8 Grammy awards during his illustrious career.\xa0 On the Top 10 on most everyones "greatest guitarist of all-time" lists, Jeff's last album released before his death was titled 18, and was joined by his friend Johnny Depp.\xa0 Legendary musicians, who come along just once in a lifetime - you'll find them on Classic Artists Today.\xa0