Raymond Simmons

Afro-styled conga drummer extraordinaire Raymond Simmons emerged from the Black Light Explosion Psychedelic-era in the early 1970's around the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past forty years he has played with dance classes, drum choirs, dance troupes, acting groups, and a variety of Reggae, Blues, Funk, RnB, Soul, and Rock bands. Along the way, Raymond has worked with artists like Jimmy McCracklin, Carla Thomas, Marvin Holmes, and Albert King. He also DJs SELECT Worldwide All Star Radio and publishes "SOMETHING ELSE!" Singles Magazine.