{"product_id":"street-corner-talking-the-autobiography-of-kim-simmonds-the-life-and-music-of-the-founder-and-guitarist-of-savoy-brown-9780764371011","title":"Street Corner Talking, the Autobiography of Kim Simmonds: The Life and Music of the Founder and Guitarist of Savoy Brown","description":"In this candid autobiography, Kim Simmonds, legendary guitarist and founder of Savoy Brown, shares his six-decade journey in blues-rock. From discovering the blues in post-WWII 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 \u003cem\u003eStreet Corner Talking\u003c\/em\u003e and Hellbound Train became classics. With honesty and humor, he reflects on the ever-changing 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 behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections. A must-read for music lovers, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true blues-rock pioneer who played until his final note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Simmonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.31h x 6.44w x 1.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764371011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/09\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimmonds, Kim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eKim Simmonds\u003c\/strong\u003e (1947-2022) was a British blues-rock guitarist and the founder of Savoy Brown and was known for his fiery solos and pioneering British blues from the 1960s onward.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimmonds, Debbie Lyons:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Lyons Simmonds\u003c\/strong\u003e met Kim in 1991 at, as you guessed, a gig. They were together for the next 31 years, until Kim's passing. Kim's dream was publishing this book, and working on this has brought her even closer to him. She is thrilled to make this book a reality and is even more excited to share it with everyone. She resides in New York with her family and pets.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVernon Mbe, Mike:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMike Vernon\u003c\/strong\u003e's credits include producing some of the all-time great artists, such as Savoy Brown, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, John Mayall, Ten Years After, Peter Green, and Fleetwood Mac. Vernon still works in music to this day, most recently with his new formed band Cat Squirrel.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kim Simmonds \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47712158515357,"sku":"9780764371011","price":47.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_365db0a5-26f6-4639-864d-8f4d2f0d605f.jpg?v=1773171849","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/street-corner-talking-the-autobiography-of-kim-simmonds-the-life-and-music-of-the-founder-and-guitarist-of-savoy-brown-9780764371011","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}