[1] In 1969, he formed the band LIFE, which gained regional success with the hit Hands of the Clock for Polydor Records.
[10] In the 1970s, Simon had a dynamic music career, starting with his involvement in New York City with Mountain's management firm and joining Mylon LeFevre's "Holy Smoke" band in Atlanta.
[14] He later formed Sharks in London with Andy Fraser, recording albums and touring Europe, and worked with several artists there, including Brian Eno on Here Come the Warm Jets.
[15] Simon continued collaborating with artists, including The Leslie West Band, Michel Pagliaro, and Wilson Pickett.
[17] He is the founder of MRD-Music Revenue Data Inc., a global royalty management service, and Powerscore Music, a tech-reporting subsidiary.