Kirke Simon

Simon Kirke (born 28 July 1949, London, United Kingdom)

Simon Kirke is a British drummer best known as a founding member of the rock bands Free and Bad Company. He was born in London on 28 July 1949 and has had a long career as a professional drummer and recording artist.

Career highlights

• Founding member and drummer of Free (formed 1968), contributing to classic tracks and albums that helped define late 1960s rock.
• Founding member and drummer of Bad Company (formed 1973) with Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell; achieved major commercial success in the 1970s with a string of hit albums and songs.

Selected discography

• With Free: Tons of Sobs (1969); Free (1969); Fire and Water (1970); Free at Last (1972).
• With Bad Company: Bad Company (1974); Straight Shooter (1975); Run with the Pack (1976); Burnin' Sky (1977).

Notable collaborations and later activity

Kirke has remained associated with the wider Bad Company/Free lineage and has performed in various configurations and live engagements over the years. Specific late- career projects or lineups can vary by tour and time period and may not be consistently documented in public records.

News and recent updates

There is limited widely reported news about Simon Kirke in major outlets in recent years. For the most current information, consult official band communications, music press archives, and verified public profiles associated with Free or Bad Company, as well as reputable interview sources.

Public presence and social media

Official, publicly verifiable social media profiles for Simon Kirke are not broadly listed in major public directories. Fans and media may reference unofficial pages or fan accounts. To confirm any current activity, check official band pages, liner notes, or statements from the artist’s representatives.