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Simon Kirke was born on July 28, 1949 in Lambeth, United Kingdom. Simon Kirke is listed as a musician and drummer. The age as of 2026 is 77.
My Take
I have always believed rhythm is the backbone of a great rock band, and Simon Kirke is exactly that kind of quiet anchor. A Lambeth-born drummer, he co-founded Free and then Bad Company, remaining the group's only constant member through every lineup change. I am drawn to artists like him who work behind the spotlight, holding everything together so the singers and guitarists can shine. Spending half a century as the steady foundation of a band takes a discipline most people never see. To me, that kind of loyalty and consistency is the very definition of a craftsman, and he earns my applause.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Kirke
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・カーク
- Reading
- さいもん・かーく
- Born
- July 28, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- musician / drummer
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.officialsimonkirke.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Kirke
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q547947
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Kirke born?
Born July 28, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Simon Kirke from?
Simon Kirke is from Lambeth, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Kirke do?
Simon Kirke works as musician, drummer.
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