Simon spoke with Ultimate Classic Rock (published 2012-Nov-02) about the release of his album “Looking Out Looking In“, his solo career, his influences and about touring with the Who.
Q: You got to work with your son Ben, who plays drums on this album. It must be cool getting a chance to collaborate with him in this way.
A: Playing with Ben is great, because he’s got an empathy playing with me that I don’t really get, well, I must say that I’ve just recorded some new stuff with Mark Brzezicki, who used to be in a band called Big Country and he plays with me in my band. Years ago, we had a band together [On the Air] and there’s an empathy there as well.
You know, I think it’s something that just comes with time or having that spiritual family connection. I have that with Ben, where we just understand each other. Pete has it with me, we understand each other. I think that working with Ben, it was a natural thing for me to do….
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