Red Simpson, born Joseph Cecil Simpson on March 6, 1934, in Higley, Arizona, was an American country singer-songwriter best known for his truck-driving country anthems. Emerging from the Bakersfield Sound era of the 1950s and 1960s, Simpson became synonymous with the honky-tonk and rockabilly styles that defied the polished Nashville sound of the time. His musical career was principally defined by his contribution to the trucker music subgenre in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Throughout his career, Red Simpson embraced the life and ethos of the American truck driver, capturing the spirit of the road in songs that resonated with those who lived behind the wheel. Albums like "Roll, Truck, Roll" and "Truck Drivin' Fool" became staples within the trucking community and solidified his place in country music as the bard of the American highway. His hit "I'm a Truck," which wasn’t written by Simpson but became one of his signature songs, exemplified his storytelling ability and connection to the trucking world. Although Red Simpson didn't enjoy the massive commercial success of some of his contemporaries, his work earned him a dedicated fan base and respect within the industry for authentically representing a slice of American culture. Red Simpson passed away on January 8, 2016, leaving behind a legacy as one of the seminal voices in the truck-driving country genre.