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Famous Drummers From A to Z


Simon Phillips

At the age of twelve, Simon was already playing and recording in his dad's (Sid Phillips) Dixieland band. Since tehn, Simon has toured and recorded with many bands and artists, including: Mick Jagger, The Who, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Peter Gabriel, Joe Satriani, Tears for Fears, Judas Priest, Roxy Music, Michael Schenker, Nik Kershaw, Phd., Al DiMeola, 801, Pete Townshend, Russ Ballard, Robert Palmer, Stanley Clarke, The Pretenders, Jon Anderson, Whitesnake, and many more.

In 1992 Simon made the move from England to the USA, joining the band Toto for their world tour. He wound up staying on as their full time drummer.

In 1997 he took a leave of absence from Toto to tour Europe, Japan and The USA with his own band, playing his own music.

The following year found him back recording and touring with Toto again.

Simon Phillips is a versatile musician whose experience in the business runs the gamut from drumming to songwriting to producing and engineering. He is also at home playing various musical styles from pop to rock to straight ahead jazz.

Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips
(Photos: Simon-Phillips.com)

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