(b. 14 April 1955, Ireland)

Born in Ireland, The Boomtown Rats drummer Simon Crowe now lives in the West Country in England.

In 1979, Simon co-wrote a song (with Kirsty MacColl and The Boomtown Rats bass player Pete Briquette) called You Caught Me Out for Kirsty MacColl.

During the 1980's Simon formed Gung-Ho with Johnnie Fingers and Yoko.

Simon has also released 2 highly acclaimed albums with a local band called Jiggerypipery.

These days, he is still touring with Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts with the addition of Peter Barton on bass, and Darren Beale on lead guitar.