“Kim was a musician's musician with an authentic and uncompromising blue-collar work ethic carried out in an unpretentious manner. He was deeply respected by guitarists and blues fans worldwide and is still a big influence on so many guitarists.”

Debbie Lyons Simmonds: Too Much Of A Good Thing by Savoy Brown

Too Much Of A Good Thing: The SAVOY BROWN Collection 1992-2007 (Release Date: July 10, 2026) is a reissued compilation of favorites from those fifteen years of recordings, available for the first time on digital, avaiable on Panache Records, Simmonds' own label. Too Much Of A Good Thing: The SAVOY BROWN Collection 1992-2007 is not so much a "Best Of" CD, but a compilation of favorites. Of course, there's the usual line-up changes in the personnel, all led by founding guitarist, Kim Simmonds. "Too Much of a Good Thing is a compilation of some of the best songs and musicians that collaborated with Kim throughout the years," says Kim's wife, Debbie Simmonds. "Kim had such fun putting this together, and included many guest musicians including Duke Robillard, Leo Lyons, Tom Compton and Nathaniel Peterson to name just a few.  Give it a listen -- I promise you'll love it."

(Album cover of Too Much Of A Good Thing: The SAVOY BROWN Collection 1992-2007 | Savoy Brown was formed by guitarist Kim Simmonds in 1965 in London, England. / Photo by John Shelmet)

This collection is a testament to the great musicians that have helped keep the legacy of Savoy Brown alive for over sixty years. Plenty of great blues-rock, and never too much of a good thing. Savoy Brown was was formed by guitarist Kim Simmonds in 1965 in London, England. Simmonds was the group's guiding hand from  the first singles released in 1966 until he passed in 2022.

Interview by Michael Limnios     Special Thanks: Deb Lyons Simmonds & Doug Deutsch

Debbie, how does it feel to see this special collection finally being released digitally, allowing a new generation of fans to discover this specific era of the band?

I think it is so exciting to have the opportunity to introduce Kim's music to a whole new audience of listeners who may not have known "Too Much of a Good Thing".  Many people don't purchase CD's anymore and are really only listening to music digitally, so I'm hoping they will discover, or rediscover, Kim and Savoy Brown in a whole new way. 

You mentioned that Kim had so much fun putting this album together. Could you share some memories of him selecting the tracks and organizing the collection?

These were all some of Kim's favorite songs from the 1992 to 2007 time period.  Because there were so many songs to choose from, I think it was an exciting challenge for him to choose only 14 for this recording. Kim was very particular in choosing songs for albums and the running order, so I know there were lots of ideas thrown around with his mates and friends. 

Why did you choose to name the album "Too Much of a Good Thing" and how does this title reflect his philosophy on music and life?

"Too Much of a Good Thing" was just a fun way to describe this album ... because you can never have too much of a good thing and what better way to honor that than with Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown.  Kim was a very fun and light hearted guy ... he was serious when it came to music and his career, but as a family man and friend, he had a keen sense of humor. His philosophy was to always try to do the right thing (values) and have some fun at the same time. I think the light-heartedness of the title "Too Much of a Good Thing" reflects that.

“Kim was always so honored when someone would lend their craft to him and Savoy Brown. He considered it to be such a gift of their time and talent. He was a very humble man - even though he was one of the greatest guitarists in the world.  Kim had so much respect and wanted to be sure and show that to them.  So while I wasn't in the studio when they were recording, he would always come home with a smile on his face ...” (Kim and Debbie Simmonds / Photo by Vanessa Fulcher)

The album is described as a compilation of "favorites" rather than a traditional "Best Of." What criteria did Kim use to choose these specific songs from that 15-year period (1992-2007)?

I think Kim wanted this record to reflect some of the songs he enjoyed playing and listening to most from that 15 year period.  This album is a compilation from 5 Savoy Brown recordings - "The Blues Keep Me Holding On", "Bring It Home", "Let It Ride", "Steel", and "Strange Dreams" - so just from these selections, there was a lot of material to choose from! I also don't think it's a coincidence that 3 of the songs were written by the greats - John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon, and Lowell Fulsom. Kim's roots were steeped in the music of the blues musicians who paved the way for people like him and he always carried that torch.   

The collection features great guests like Duke Robillard and Leo Lyons. What did these collaborations mean to Kim, and what was his chemistry like with them in the studio?

Kim was always so honored when someone would lend their craft to him and Savoy Brown. He considered it to be such a gift of their time and talent. He was a very humble man - even though he was one of the greatest guitarists in the world.  Kim had so much respect and wanted to be sure and show that to them.  So while I wasn't in the studio when they were recording, he would always come home with a smile on his face ...

Savoy Brown went through many lineup changes over the years, but Kim was always the guiding hand. How did he manage to keep the band's authentic blues-rock sound alive despite those constant changes?

Kim was very focused on his direction and the direction of Savoy Brown.  He was very particular when choosing songs to record or play live.  If they veered too far from the Blues direction, he would pull it back and re-tool or move on to another.  There was never a time when he considered himself to be anything but a blues guitarist and consequently the band around him had to have the same focus and direction.  He had an innate ability to tailor the music he created to the ever-changing roster of musicians who played with the band.

“I think it is so exciting to have the opportunity to introduce Kim's music to a whole new audience of listeners who may not have known "Too Much of a Good Thing".  Many people don't purchase CD's anymore and are really only listening to music digitally, so I'm hoping they will discover, or rediscover, Kim and Savoy Brown in a whole new way.” (Kim Simmond / Photo by Juan Junco)

The album is being released on Panache Records, Kim's own label. How important was it for him to have complete control over his work through his own label?

It was very important to Kim to have his own label for certain recordings. As a musician, you want to be able to own at least some of your music, which can be difficult. Having your own label gives you more creative freedom.  

Looking back at Savoy Brown's 60+ year history, what do you feel is the greatest legacy that Kim Simmonds left behind in the global blues-rock scene?

Kim was a musician's musician with an authentic and uncompromising blue-collar work ethic carried out in an unpretentious manner. He was deeply respected by guitarists and blues fans worldwide and is still a big influence on so many guitarists.  

That respect likely stems from his steadfast devotion to blues and blues rock and his special ability to incorporate elements of jazz, boogie and hard rock into the genre while remaining true to it. He showed that performing at a high level and maintaining authenticity could matter more than "fame". His style, tone and dedication are emulated by many and I think will be forever.

Kim may not be as well-known as some of his peers in the early British blues-rock movement, but he remained one of the very few who stayed true to the genre throughout his career, and he was very proud of that.

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(Kim Simmonds’ Savoy Brown with Roger Earl on drums / Photo by Mark Schoen)