Savoy Brown

The Profile

Savoy Brown are a British blues-rock band formed in London in the mid-1960s by guitarist Kim Simmonds. Emerging from the British blues boom, they became known for relentless touring (particularly in the U.S.) and a sound spanning electric blues, boogie, and hard-edged rock. Key albums include Raw Sienna (1970), Looking In (1970), Street Corner Talking (1971), and Hellbound Train (1972). Vocalists Chris Youlden and Dave Walker were among the notable members during classic periods.

Formed in London in 1965 by guitarist Kim Simmonds; active for decades and central to the British blues boom; styles include blues rock, electric blues, and boogie rock; classic albums include Raw Sienna (1970), Looking In (1970), Street Corner Talking (1971), and Hellbound Train (1972); early members later formed Foghat (1971).

Three DeBaser reviews dig into Savoy Brown’s blues-rock era, spotlighting A Step Further (1969), Street Corner Talking (1971), and Hellbound Train (1972). The pieces praise Kim Simmonds’ guitar, Chris Youlden’s and Dave Walker’s vocals, and the band’s expansion beyond classic blues into boogie, gospel hues, and 70s atmospheres. Noted are lineup links to Chicken Shack and standout tracks from these albums. Overall sentiment is admiring and rediscovery-minded.