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"Sweet Birds of Youth" by Richard James Simpson, which is his first solo release, is slated for release in early 2017. Its lineup includes such notable musicians as Dustin Boyer and Theo Welch.

Simpson was the lead guitarist and vocalist for the band Teardrain ( which included bass player and co-songwriter Jill Emery of such bands as Hole, Mazzy Star and Super Heroines); and he played bass for Invisible Chains (featuring musician Carla Bozulich).

Formerly credited as Richard James, Richard James Simpson is the brother of the late Rock Halsey from the infamous L.A. punk band Rock Bottom and The Spys.

Boyer is a veteran of the L.A. music scene, He is a member of Descanso, and appeared on Macy Gray's "The Id" album. He also toured with, and plays lead guitar for, John Cale. Boyer, a longtime collaborator of the Welsh musician, appeared on Cale's 2012 release "Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood."

Welch has performed and recorded with a variety of musical acts, including Barry White and Evelyn "Champagne" King.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Boyer