Patrick Simmons is an American musician best known as a guitarist and vocalist for the rock band The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...

. His fingerstyle guitar playing complements the strumming style of Tom Johnston

Tom Johnston (US musician)

Tom Johnston is an American musician. He is a guitarist and vocalist, and co-founded The Doobie Brothers with drummer John Hartman, guitarist Patrick Simmons and bassist Dave Shogren....

. Born in Aberdeen, Washington

Aberdeen, Washington

Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, founded by Samuel Benn in 1884. Aberdeen was incorporated on May 12, 1890. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis...

, he has been the band's only consistent member throughout their tenure. Simmons wrote many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including "South City Midnight Lady", “Dependin’ On You”, “Echoes of Love”, and "Black Water," the group's first #1 record.

In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So
Wrong", which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

. The album was reissued on compact disc in 2007 by label Wounded Bird Records.

In 1998, Simmons released a second solo album entitled Take Me to the Highway.