.."Yesterday is gone and from its ashes I've risen", a lyric from Brian's song Invisible Prison, pays homage to the previous generation of great American songwriters while declaring the arrival of a new generation trying to expand on their tradition. At an early age Brian was exposed to the music of Bob Dylan, The Band, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Dire Straits, and Tom Petty, and after all the music that has come and gone in his life, this is what he comes back to. Delivered sincerely and modestly, his songs echo the lyrical themes of his influences, but cast new light on them in a contemporary setting. For a generation obsessed with instant gratification and anxious about the possible vanishing of the American dream, Brian sings songs of redemption and restraint.
Brian is no slouch on guitar either. He is known for his prowess as a slide player, evoking the spirit and country blues style of Duane Allman and George Harrison. Brian grew up on the south side of Chicago where he studied guitar at Columbia College. In 2003 he moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of his craft and a more forgiving winter. His live shows are a no frills music experience delivered with power and urgency.
I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V3.6 !
Contact Box Graphics @ CustomizeYourSpace.com
.. -- -- CDBABY LINK for BRIAN SIMPSON: Postcard From LA --
