Lou Simmons

 Vocals, Piano, Synth, B3, Melodica, Fez

Pianist Lou Simmons and multi-instrumentalist John Tyler  began performing in 1969 under the name Light Brigade, winning both the Atlanta and Georgia State Battle of the Bands, and started singing with Patty,  forming the Rock Mountain Band in 1974.  These three performers would tour with that group over much of  the USA, opening for such artists as the James Gang, Flo & Eddie, David Bromberg, Roy Buchanan, and Leon Redbone, among many, many others.  John would later tour with The Grass Roots, as well.  Rock Mountain would continue until 1982, when the group splintered after releasing several singles and the Rock Mountain album on Target Records