Patrick Simmons

Patrick Simmons
Simmons performing as a part of the Doobie Brothers.
Background information
Born	October 19, 1948 (1948-10-19) (age 63)
Origin	Aberdeen, Washington
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Flute
Years active	1970 - present
Associated acts	The Doobie Brothers

Patrick Simmons (born October 19, 1948)^[1] is an American musician best known as a guitarist and vocalist for the rock band The Doobie Brothers. His fingerstyle guitar playing complements the strumming style of Tom Johnston. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the band's only consistent member throughout their tenure. Simmons wrote many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including "South City Midnight Lady", “Dependin’ On You”, “Echoes of Love”, and "Black Water," the group's first #1 record.^[2]

In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong",^[3] which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was reissued on compact disc in 2007 by label Wounded Bird Records.

In 1998, Simmons released a second solo album entitled Take Me to the High.

Discography

With the Doobie Brothers

Solo albums

• 1983: Arcade
• 1995: Take Me to the Highway

Solo singles

• 1983: "So Wrong"

References