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About Me

Simon Apple's first single from "River To The Sea", 'Hold Me [Like A Lover]', cracked the U.S. Adult Contemporary Top 10 (FMQB radio chart) in December 2005 - giving the band their first U.S. Top 10. 'River To The Sea' also features several Grammy-winning & multi-platinum guest artists, including: BUCK DHARMA (Blue Oyster Cult), TONY LEVIN (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd), JOHN HELLIWELL (Supertramp), STEVE RODBY (Pat Metheny Group), HUGH MCDOWELL (Electric Light Orchestra). In addition, a portion of all sales of this CD are being donated to the CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION... forever - until there is a cure. Simon Apple has received critical acclaim worldwide, being favorably compared to the likes of Sting, Steely Dan, Genesis, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Supertramp, etc.

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Music:

Member Since: 8/3/2005
Band Website: simonapple.com
Band Members: Dan Merrill (Vocals, Guitars), Jeff Miller (Keyboards, Guitars), Buzz Saylor (Drums)
Influences: Genesis, Rush, ELO, Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Supertramp, Kevin Gilbert, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult, Chick Corea, John Mayer, Yes, David Mead, Tears For Fears, Jellyfish, Level 42, Neal Morse, Earth Wind & Fire, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, early Van Halen, early Elton John, good songwriting & creative production in any genre.
Sounds Like: Sting, Steely Dan, Genesis, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Kevin Gilbert, John Mayer, Tears For Fears, Neal Morse.
Record Label: Trunk
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Buzz’s Cancer/2nd Half of 2007...

As many of you may know, Buzz was diagnosed with cancer in May. His treatment includes surgery and then 7 weeks of radiation. Thankfully, the surgery was 'successful'. Buzz is now presently into ...
Posted by Simon Apple on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:58:00 PST

Win a rare autographed poster (for Cystic Fibrosis)

For those interested in purchasing raffle tickets towin this rare poster (all money goes to CF research): http://www.simonapple.com/ In addition to the band members, this poster is also signed by ever...
Posted by Simon Apple on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 06:42:00 PST

Dan wins "Best Male Vocalist" 2006 Award

In September, we were nominated for four 2006Just Plain Folks Awards: Best Contemporary Song ("Hold Me"), Best Rock Song ("Leap Of Faith"), Best Rock Album ("River To The Sea"), and Best Male Voc...
Posted by Simon Apple on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:29:00 PST

Simon Apple's First U.S. Top 10...

"Hold Me [Like A Lover]" (taken from the 'River To The Sea' CD) reached #10 in December 2005. The chart can be viewed here: http://www.simonapple.com/pop_ups/fmqb_chart.html...
Posted by Simon Apple on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:35:00 PST

Exclusive MySpace 25% CD Discount!

Order any CD's from the Simon Apple website (www.simonapple.com) and receive a special 25% discount by entering MYSPACE in the coupon code during checkout! ...
Posted by Simon Apple on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:37:00 PST

Apple Nominated For 3 Awards

**APPLE NOMINATED FOR 3 'JPF' AWARDS** "Just Plain Folks" is a worldwide music organization of over 40,000 independent musicians, songwriters, record labels, etc. "Independent" is a broad music i...
Posted by Simon Apple on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:27:00 PST