Dan Merrill (Vocals, Guitars), Jeff Miller (Keyboards, Guitars), Buzz Saylor (Drums)
Influences
Genesis, Rush, ELO, Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Supertramp, Kevin Gilbert, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult, Chick Corea, John Mayer, Yes, David Mead, Tears For Fears, Jellyfish, Level 42, Neal Morse, Earth Wind & Fire, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, early Van Halen, early Elton John, good songwriting & creative production in any genre.
Sounds Like
Sting, Steely Dan, Genesis, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Kevin Gilbert, John Mayer, Tears For Fears, Neal Morse.
Simon Apple's first single from "River To The Sea", 'Hold Me [Like A Lover]', cracked the U.S. Adult Contemporary Top 10 (FMQB radio chart) in December 2005 - giving the band their first U.S. Top 10. 'River To The Sea' also features several Grammy-winning & multi-platinum guest artists, including: BUCK DHARMA (Blue Oyster Cult), TONY LEVIN (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd), JOHN HELLIWELL (Supertramp), STEVE RODBY (Pat Metheny Group), HUGH MCDOWELL (Electric Light Orchestra). In addition, a portion of all sales of this CD are being donated to the CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION... forever - until there is a cure. Simon Apple has received critical acclaim worldwide, being favorably compared to the likes of Sting, Steely Dan, Genesis, Dave Matthews Band, Marillion, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny Group, Supertramp, etc.
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