Frank Simms may be known for his voice acting work (as the voice of the Kool-Aid Man, the Honeycomb mascot, and on Dragon Tales), but he started his career in music. Simms Brothers Band started playing in 1974 in coffee shops around Connecticut with the harmonies of George Simms, Frank Simms, and Dave Spinner around an acoustic guitar. The Brothers added Mickey Leonard (lead guitar), Budd Tunick (drums), Doug Maki (bass), and Rob Sabino (keyboards) to become a full-fledged rock and roll band heavily influenced by funk and R&B. With the help of manager Paul Ahern, the group was able to acquire a two-album deal with Elektra Records. They worked with producer Mike Stone to record their debut album who added a glossy finish to their music common in seventies classic rock (dashes of Queen, Wings, and disco) that went against the style of their live performances. The group toured nationally with Peter Frampton, but the album received no support from the record label and, as a result, garnered no commercial or critical attention.
Here is the discography surrounding Simms Brothers Band's debut album:
Take Me As I Am
Simms Brothers Band
"Back to School" by Simms Brothers Band
Pass the Headphones!!
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