Simon Young (musician)

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Simon Young is a musician in the United States who runs Populuxe Entertainment. He was also the bass player for The Stivs, a punk band in the United States. Currently, he leads Asian dance-rock phenomenon The Slants, runs Populuxe Entertainment, and has worked with artists such as Darlington, Zolar X, The Strangers Six, among other up and coming rock bands.

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Simon Young started SBG Records when he was 15 years old. Under the SBG belt, several compilations and albums were released including bands such as Logos, Peach Fuzz, AoK, and more.He has worked with various artists, promotional agencies, and record labels. He was also the frontman and guitarist for local heroes,Porcupine Roadkill and The Rockaway Teens. In 1999, SBG Records became Populuxe Entertainment when Young relocated the company to Murrieta, CA. It was during that time that he opened a vintage clothing store and Photograpy company with Perla Cabral (now known as Perla Rouge, pin-up model and wife of Dez Cadena). They enjoyed success for a number of years under each arm of the business.

In 2004, Simon moved to Portland, OR to join The Stivs. After several albulms with the band (TBIL Revisited and Sweet Heartache and the Satisfaction), several music videos, and tours, Simon left to create The Slants. He currently resides in Portland, OR and is heavily involved with the music industry in the United States and Asia.

[edit] Obscure Trivia

  • While in The Stivs, Simon Young appeared on The Price is Right, a game show with Bob Barker.
  • Simon has also appeared in several films and cameos in the U.S
  • Simon Young also created a line of signature, custom basses. Each one bears his signature in gold across the head, and as pearl inlays.
  • The Fender Music Instruments Corporation has also created rare, one of a kind "Simon Young" edition basses based on the Fender Jaguar.
  • In 2006, Simon was on the television show MBM (Milwaukie's Best Music).
  • Simon has also won several competitive eating contests in the Northwest.
  • Simon is a koi fish enthusiast

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