Keaton Simons

Keaton Simons
Keaton Simons
Background information
Born	(1978-07-20) July 20, 1978 (age 45)
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Rock soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Labels	Best Revenge
Website	www.keatonsimons.com

Keaton Simons (born July 20, 1978) is an American

In the spring of 2013, Simons released his second full-length album Beautiful Pain on Best Revenge Records.[2] The album was co-produced with Mikal Blue and mastered by Gavin Lurssen of Lurssen Mastering. It also includes co-written songs with Jason Mraz, Jason Reeves, Glen Phillips and Mikal Blue among others. With the exception of the drums, which are played by the United Nations' musical director Robin DiMaggio, all instruments on Beautiful Pain were played by Simons. Additional featured artists on the record include Alex Al (bass), Lenny Castro (percussion), Zac Rae (keys), Tyler Hilton (piano, vocals), Tower of Power's Bill Churchville (trumpet, trombone) and Sean Hill (saxophone).

Simons' debut EP Currently was released on

In 2011, Simons appeared on VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew alongside stepfather, actor Eric Roberts, who was a patient. A performance of his song “Unstoppable” on the show resulted in over 10,000 iTunes downloads in only two days.

He has made guest appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Malcolm in the Middle, and American Dreams. Simons also appeared in the feature film Hollywood Dreams. He made a cameo in the 2013 season finale of Showtime's Californication, on screen with David Duchovny and Maggie Grace. Duchovny wrote songs for Simons' 2015 album Hell or Highwater while sitting in sessions with Simons.^[3]

Simons has the distinction of having been on the set of a major motion picture before birth. His mother, Eliza Roberts, then Eliza Garrett, was pregnant with him when she appeared as "Brunella" in

Simons lives in California and Nashville. He is currently^[when?] playing lead guitar with Brett Young.

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