Red Simpson

Red Simpson
Red Simpson in 1966
Background information
Birth nameJoe Cecil Simpson
Also known asThe Bard Of Bakersfield
Born(1934-03-06)March 6, 1934
Higley, Arizona, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 2016(2016-01-08) (aged 81)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
GenresCountry, truck-driving country
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboard, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel
Years active1966–2016
LabelsCapitol

Joe Cecil "Red" Simpson (March 6, 1934 – January 8, 2016) was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his trucker-themed country songs.

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