Red Simpson was an American country singer-songwriter, best known for his trucker-themed songs during the 1960s and 1970s. He emerged from the Bakersfield Sound, a genre that was a reaction against the polished, pop-oriented Nashville Sound. Simpson's most notable work, "Hello, I'm a Truck," ascended to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, cementing his significance in country music history. His distinctive storytelling style, coupled with his ability to capture the truck driving subculture, makes him a unique figure in American music.