Silver Apples
Silver Apples were a groundbreaking electronic rock duo from New York City, formed in 1967 by Simeon Coxe and drummer Danny Taylor.
They pioneered the fusion of psychedelic rock with homemade synthesizers, notably Coxe's custom-built instrument known as "The Simeon," which utilized oscillators and various electronic components. Their debut album, Silver Apples (1968), and its follow-up, Contact (1969), were ahead of their time, influencing future genres like synth-pop and electronic music.
Despite early acclaim and endorsements from artists like John Lennon, the band faced setbacks, including a lawsuit over Contact's album art, leading to their disbandment in 1970. Coxe revived Silver Apples in the 1990s, continuing to perform and release new material until his passing in 2020
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Silver Apples originally had two members:
Simeon Coxe (Simeon): Played a custom-built electronic instrument made from audio oscillators, effects, and telegraph keys—an early form of synthesizer. He was the band’s vocalist and electronic pioneer.
Danny Taylor: The drummer, known for his precise, hypnotic rhythms that complemented Simeon's experimental sounds.
Later, in the 1990s, Simeon revived the project solo after Taylor’s tapes were rediscovered, and he sometimes collaborated with other musicians for live performances. Taylor rejoined briefly before his death in 2005. Simeon continued Silver Apples as a solo act until his death in 2020.