10 Facts About Simon Raymonde

Simon Philip Raymonde was born on 3 April 1962 and is an English musician and record producer.

Simon Raymonde is the son of the late arranger and composer Ivor Raymonde.

Simon Raymonde is best known as the bass guitarist and keyboard player with the Scottish band Cocteau Twins from 1983 to 1997.

Simon Raymonde has acted as producer and mixer on many records, including Clearlake's Cedars, James Yorkston's Moving Up Country, the first two albums by John Grant's first band the Czars, three albums by the Duke Spirit including the hit album Cuts Across the Land, Archie Bronson Outfit's "Kangaroo Heart", Anthony Reynolds' "Just So You Know" and the Open's Silent Hours.

In 1984, Simon Raymonde joined Cocteau Twins, filling the void left by the departed bassist Will Heggie.

Simon Raymonde remained as a core writer in the band until its dissolution in 1997.

In 2009, Simon Raymonde formed the group Snowbird with Stephanie Dosen.

Simon Raymonde was vice-chairman of the board at the Association of Independent Music in 2013, and has spoken regularly around the world about his experiences in the industry.

Simon Raymonde presented a weekend workshop with music students at QUT in Brisbane, and has done master classes at Middlesex University, BIMM and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO in Oklahoma City.

Simon Raymonde signed a book publishing deal for his memoir during 2023 and this will be in stores later this year.