Simon Raymonde (born Simon Philip Raymonde, 3 April 1962, in Tottenham, London) is an English musician and record producer, most notable as the bassist of Cocteau Twins.

Career

Raymonde joined Cocteau Twins in 1984, filling the void left by departed bassist Will Heggie. He remained in the band until its dissolution in 1997.

Raymonde became a solo artist with the album Blame Someone Else in 1997. On that LP, the track "Muscle & Want" was written by long-time fan and Cocteau Twins guru, Leesa Beales, and featured both Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins as guest performers.

Currently Raymonde runs the label, Bella Union, and has signed such previously unknown acts as The Dears, Laura Veirs, and Explosions in the Sky, Fionn Regan, Howling Bells, Midlake

Raymonde has produced many records. These include Clearlake's Cedars on Domino Records, as well as James Yorkston's Moving Up Country also on Domino; Duke Spirit's Cuts Across The Land and The Open's Silent Hours both on Loog/Universal.

In 2006, Simon Raymonde produced a new album from London based band Helene was released in June; mixed the forthcoming Fionn Regan album, mixed tracks for Howling Bells, and is working on a forthcoming solo record and a film soundtrack. He also manages the Archie Bronson Outfit.

His father was arranger and composer Ivor Raymonde.

External links

Official Website

• simonraymonde.com, Official Website

Cocteau Twins Websites

• Cocteau Twins, Official website of Cocteau Twins
• CocteauTwinsForums.com, Official Cocteau Twins Forums
• CocteauTwins.org, Official fan website
• podcast.cocteautwins.org Cocteau Twins Podcast
• Webring, Cocteau Twins Webring

Band Members Websites

• Robin Guthrie's OFFICIAL Website
• Elizabeth Fraser's OFFICIAL Website