Red Simpson


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Born: March 06, 1934 in Higley, AZ
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's
Genre: Country

Biography:
Best known for his string of trucking songs, Red Simpson was raised in Bakersfield, California, the youngest of a dozen children. At age 14, he wrote his first song -- about chickens -- and sang it to his family's fowl. During the Korean War, he serv ...More >>

Discography:
2005Bard of Bakersfield
1973Truckers' Christmas
1972Very Real Red Simpson
1971I'm a Truck
1967Truck Drivin' Fool
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Similar Artists:
Dick Curless
Dave Dudley
Bob Newman
Tommy Collins
Jerry Reed
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Influenced By:
Bill Woods
Buck Owens
Merle Haggard
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Followers:
The Sovines
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