Al Simmons

Al Simmons is a quirky Canadian performer who has been unafraid to include unusual material in his kids' albums. His fast-paced children's concerts have delighted thousands of kids in the United States and Canada, and his award-winning albums have been snapped up by parents and kids alike. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons started his career as an entertainer very early, staging neighborhood parades, circuses, and magic shows. Later, Al teamed up with fellow Canadian Fred Penner on a concert tour of Canada. The successful series lasted three years, until 1976. Penner co...