Message Board - Nick Simper

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Cory wrote on May 26, 2018 at 3:48 am

Hello Mr Simper. I have recently seen the Jim Marshall documentary of which you are featured. Being a classic rock fan and a Purple fan your name didnt sound familiar to me so I researched the internet amd YouTube. All I can say is YOU can PLAY the hell out of a BASS. You are a seasoned melodic and fluid player. Purple didnt know what they had in you. I am a big fan of yours and now know your story. Best wishes to you Sir keep playing

Arthur ReismanA wrote on May 10, 2018 at 8:39 pm

Hey Colonel, it’s been over 40 years, remember Rugby College with Warhorse and 2 bottles of Bells,

Ralf Schmidt wrote on March 24, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Artworks of Nick Simper to see and to buy in our exhibition www.deeppurple-artandhistory.com

Nick Warburton wrote on March 20, 2018 at 7:16 pm

Hi Nick I was looking through the Brighton Evening Argus at the British Library on Saturday and stumbled across your debut professional gig that you mention with Buddy Britten. It took place on 21 November 1964 at the Whitehall in East Grinstead with The Muskateers. I have a photo of it if you need it. Also, I read Ronnie Wood's 1965 diary and you played two gigs with them - 4 and 5 January 1965 subbing for their bass player. Let me know if you need the venues.

Nick wrote on March 17, 2018 at 6:12 pm

Hi Nick Was looking through Brighton’s Evening Argus from November 64. It advertises the Whitehall in East Grinstead. The date guy after is Saturday 21 November when Buddy Britten was supported by the Musksteers

Pete Gold wrote on November 21, 2017 at 9:16 pm

Great listening to you tonight (21/11/2017) on Dell Richardson's Good Rocking Tonight show on Radio Caroline. http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/grt_home_page.php Listen again facility http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/listen-again.php Latest Playlists http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/tracks-outer.htm

Misty wrote on August 14, 2017 at 12:29 am

Hey Nick, you were my first crush when I was 11 years old in 1968! You are such an amazing bassist and I have followed your career all of these years. All the best to you.

Robin Smith wrote on August 9, 2017 at 5:45 pm

(personal message please) Hey Nick, Bob Smith here. Lost touch with you last Time we connected, But I will be back in London the 1st two weeks of Oct. Will you be around? I'm buying, just don't know how to contact you. Cheers.

mike c wrote on August 5, 2017 at 2:28 am

Hi Mr Simper, you are an AMAZING bassist and your work with deep purple is the best out of all their lineups... Thanks for all your music

Denise wrote on July 23, 2017 at 3:51 pm

You are a star in my eyes, you shine in the hush video! Love music too! Wish you all the best always! Denise from Michigan USA. ????????

Barb Lodermeier wrote on July 11, 2017 at 8:05 am

Hi Nick You were my FAVORITE bass player with Deep Purple, and Rod Evans was my FAVORITE singer, never did care for Ian Gillian and Roger Glover. Just Personal tastes. Loved John Lord, who could ever forget the keyboards on Hush? R.I.P. John Lord. Stumbled upon this site by accident. Keep up the good work!

Eric Loy wrote on July 3, 2017 at 8:12 pm

Hi, Nick! I just want you to know that several of us guys here in Ohio still listen to and dig your stuff in Deep Purple like we have since 1968 and 1969. Those are our favorite Purple albums.

David Glover-Wright wrote on July 2, 2017 at 9:15 pm

Hi Nick, Thanks for your recollections of your musical journey - really good to hear about my Uncle Geoff and his various incarnations! I can certainly recognise his personality through your words. He is still on the Island but mainly writing with an occasional guest slot at one of the island's hotels. All the best, David

smudge smith wrote on June 26, 2017 at 8:18 pm

Hi Nick...I'm on a bit of a mission. My girlfriend turns the big 5-0 in August. Her dad was a drummer in 50's and 60's and played at the 2i's coffee bar. It has been said that he played with Rory Blackwell, Johnny Kidd , Georgie Fame and possibly even Emile Ford. His name was Alan Fox but he went by the stage name of Scott Yangtze. Unfortunately Alan died in 1978 after complications with MS. My girlfriend has very few memories of him and would dearly love to speak to people who knew him... Obviously time is running out coz none of us are getting any younger. Is he someone you would remember or would you know of anyone who would have been around the 2i's at that time that we could speak to?... Thanks in advance and it's great to see you still out there doing it. Rock n roll is obviously in your blood. Thanks again Smudge p.s I ask everybody this but did you ever play the Half Moon in Putney?

Gianluca Livi wrote on February 6, 2017 at 5:07 pm

Hello here is Gianluca Livi, italian journalist of Artists and Bands (www.artistsandbands.org) I would like interview Nick about his terrific career and vocation. I will send a dozen questions about Deep Purple, Warhorse, Nick Simper's Dynamite, Quatermass II. I will publish the interview just after aproval of him or its management. The interview will be realized in English and published in Italian and in English. Here some examples of my interviews: - BILL BRUFORD: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7173-bill-bruford-yes-king-crimson-earthworks - PAUL WERTICO: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/8354-paul-wertico-pat-metheny-group-sbb - ADRIAN BELEW: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7983-adrian-belew - CHARLIE DANIELS: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7206-charlie-daniels - RICKEY MEDLOCKE: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7226-rickey-medlocke-blackfoot-lynyrd-skynyrd-e-tim-rossi-blackfoot - JEFF PEVAR: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7879-jeff-pevar- Let me know, please. Best Regards Gianluca

Lorna Selfe wrote on January 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

Hi Nick, I saw you on BBC 4 TV this week and realised we were in school together. I was a year above but I was your dinner 'monitor' when you were a fourth former. What an amazing career you have had! My husband was a great fan of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates back in the day.

john boylan wrote on January 10, 2017 at 6:48 am

Hi Nick. I am a massive deep purple fan and that includes your time in the band my favourite song from your time is April. Please form a band and play Birmingham uk.

Terry Slater wrote on December 18, 2016 at 9:00 am

Edit: Last line of previous note should read: 'You've got more info than i do' Thanks. Terry Slater (I've edited it.... Webmaster)

Terry Slater wrote on December 12, 2016 at 1:34 pm

Hi Nick, hope you've been well over the years !!! I came across your name again whilst checking out some Flintstones stuff,---- Omg,-- you've got more info than I do !! Take care Cheers Terry 🙂

David Crawford wrote on December 9, 2016 at 1:06 am

Hi Nick , I have been playing bass since the mid 60's and still think Chasing Shadows is one of the best bass lines EVER!!!! Hope things are well with you and glad to see you're still playing 🙂

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