Raymond Simmons

Description:

Screen Name:

Raymond Simmons

Sex:

M

Age:

60

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Committed

Years Playing Music:

40

Independent Record Label executive and featured percussionist on our artist recordings and performer backing our stage acts.
From the Black Light Explosion era in the early 1970's around the San Francisco Bay Area emerged Raymond Simmons, afro-styled conga drummer extraordinaire. For the past forty years Raymond has played with dance classes, drum choirs, dance troupes, acting groups and reggae, blues and rock bands. He has had the pleasure of playing with Jimmy McCracklin, Carla Thomas, Marvin Holmes, Albert King and other greats. Raymond founded SELECT Records in 1981 with artists Masterpiece, Starlite, the Fabulous Playmates and The Original Ladies' Choice where he has been the featured percussionist. Raymond has released some of his famous techniques in Hot Percussion Licks. Raymond also endorses SELECT Maracas and SELECT Records T-Shirts and also DJs SELECT Worldwide All Star Radio.

Influences:

Curtis Mayfield

Equipment List:

Congas, bongos, timbales, etc.

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