Glenn Simmons (musician)

Glenn Simmons is a Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor. He is best known for being a member of The Wonderful Grand Band and The Fables.

Glenn Simmons
Born(1954-01-26)January 26, 1954
Greens Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1970s–present
Associated acts
Websitewww.glennsimmonswebsite.com

Biography

Simmons’ career started in the early 1970s, he was in many local bands including "Huski" with Brian Macleod (Later Chilliwack and Headpins). In 1978 Simmons co-formed The Wonderful Grand Band (WGB). The band was featured on a local variety show called "The Root Cellar", airing on CBC. WGB released their self-titled debut album The Wonderful Grand Band in 1979. In 1980 WGB aired their own self-titled television show on CBC, where they performed skits and played their own songs. The show ran for 3 years and aired more than 40 episodes. In 1981, WGB released their second album, "Living in a Fog". Several of the tracks from Living in a Fog were written by Simmons. WGB broke up in 1983. During the 1980s, Simmons toured and played locally with good friend Ron Hynes. In 1997 Simmons formed the Celtic Rock band "The Fables". The Fables released their award-winning debut album "Tear the House Down" in 1998. Simmons won the SOCAN Song of the Year award for the song "Tear the House Down". The Fables most popular song, "Heave Away" was released on this album. The Fables then released their second album, "A Time" in 2000, Their third, "Kings and Littles Ones" in 2007, and their fourth, "St. John's" in 2008. The Wonderful Grand Band reformed in 2009. In 2010 Simmons released his first solo album "Sweet Vanilla" and his first solo single, "Christmastime". Simmons’ song “Heave Away” was covered with rewritten lyrics in the award winning musical Come from Away.

Awards
  • 1999 - Socan Song of the Year for Tear The House Down.
  • 2000 - ECMA Entertainer of the Year with the Fables.
  • 2001- ECMA Album of the Year for A Time.
  • 2012 - Canadian Folk Award nomination for his work with The Navigators’ Soldiers and Sailors.
  • 2015 - ECMA Musician's Achievement Award

Discography

The Wonderful Grand Band

The Fables

  • Tear the House Down - 1998
  • A Time - 2000
  • Kings and Little Ones - 2007
  • St. John's - 2008

Solo

  • Sweet Vanilla - 2010

Singles

  • Christmastime - 2010

References
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