October 28, 2005

Hello Daddy Funk People!
So…RUNNING!>>> I RuN 3 times per Week for approximately 40 to 45 Minutes at a time.
I have been RUNNING consistently for the last 3 and a Half Years>>> WHY do You do this Daddy Funk, I Hear You cry! >>>

Well, STAMINA! >>> Stamina for playing Drums, Stamina for Love~Making & STAMINA for getting through each & EVERY TOUGH Working Day!!! >>>
I RUN, I don’t JOG (!) >>> This is the real thing! >>> I used to Run “Cross~ Country” when I was at school, in London & to be quite honest, I enjoyed it but I just didn’t UNDERSTAND it >>>

Running does SO MANY things for You as an Adult (or “Young~Adult”) in real, tangible terms:
Firstly it gets the blood flowing! >>>
It is GREAT for the HEART & LUNGS >>>

With the blood Pumping, breaking into a sweat YOU FEEL ALIVE !!!!! >>> Personally I Feel like a Super Hero EVERY time I Run, regardless of what I’ve been up to the Night before! Whether I’ve been in the Studio Recording Funk or Jazz or Teaching solidly for 5 Hours or Making PASSIONATE Love to Panther Kitten… it really doesn’t matter >>>

A Good RUN in the Forest or on the Beach is GUARANTEED to make Me feel FANTASTIC!!! (Please be VERY careful not to Run on too much tarmac or concrete as this can be EXTREMELY Bad for Your hip & knee Joints) >>>

Secondly it is ALL about developing the ALL IMPORTANT STAMINA! >>>

Running releases ENDORPHINES into the brain which will Motivate Your sense of Well Being (this is a known factor in combating Depression) & will pump Adrenalin around Your System & clear Toxins from Your Blood stream & skin >>> COOL HUH!!! >>> It will also focus & calm Your Mind, bringing Relaxation & Peace to Your busy, Modern Brain.

From a Drumming perspective ALL this is ESSSENTIAL!!! If You wish to play that 2 Hour Rock Gig or be a driven Studio~Rat for 5 Hours persuing the “Perfect Take” You’re gonna need to do SOMETHING to keep Your Body FIT & STRONG >>>

Which brings Me neatly on to… Thirdly, RUNNING will strengthen Your MUSCLES !!! >>>

& not just Your Legs for Your Bass Drum & Hi~Hat Work But ALSO Your CHEST & ARMS in the ANAEROBIC Motion >>> ALL Perfect for Your Drum or Percussion Work & Play!

There is some VERY COOL Gear to get into if You are SERIOUS about Running, produced by both well known & lesser known Companys such as Nike, New Balance, Helly Hanson, Run Speed One etc.

& Don’t take My word for it either!! >>> MANY other Drummers use Running to keep them at Full Power >>>
Such as TRAVIS BARKER, BUDDY RICH, THE KODO DRUMMERS, NEIL PEART….. the list is endless!!! >>> So You’ll be in good company if You decide to give it a try! >>> You know it makes sense!!!
Well, I’ve gotta get some much needed shut~eye now My Friends , so I’ll bid You Farewell for tonight…

Keep it Phat & FUNKY & Keep on Running!

Peace to the PlaNet,

*** <<< SiMoN the Daddy Funk >>> ***

October 16, 2005

Hey Drumming World!
So it finally happened to Simon the Daddy Funk!>>> As of Friday 14th October 2005 @ 5.30pm UK Time, it was confirmed! >>> An Endorsement with the truly wonderful Yamaha Drums & the mighty Zildjian Cymbal Companies as a Drum Tutor & Educator!!!! >>>>> I am filled with great JOY & humble GRATITUDE! >>>
I have been a huge fan of both of these fantastic, giants of the Drum World for many years now. Their superlative Products are of the very highest quality with a rich & respected history & heritage. Their Endorsees include many of the Planet’s Drum Legends & Superstars!!! >>> Some of My all time influences are included in the Yamaha & Zildjian community >>> Masters of the Instruments such as Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Alex Acuna, Antonio Sanchez to name but a few >>>

I would like to thank Nik @ Yamaha UK for this increadible opportunity & also Paul & Austin @ the FANTASTIC DRUM STORE Poole Percussion, in My Home town, for making this a Reality for Me >>> I am VERY PROUD to be one of the few Drum~Tutors included in the ” Poole Percussion approved Drum Teaching Programme ” >>>Thanks Guys!! >>>> This will enable Me to change Up a Gear or two & Propel Me like a ROCKET toward much Higher standards of exellence in My thriving Teaching practice, My Recording & Gigging Projects & My EXPLODING Web Buisiness! >>>
PeAcE & Awesome GroOVEs to the Planet,
Keep it FuNky,
SiMoN the Daddy FuNk

October 13, 2005

Hello World & WELCOME to My NEW SITE!!! >>>

My name is Simon Greenhill the Daddy Funk & I have been a Player since 1976 & a FULL TIME PRO since 1995
I Teach Drum Kit & Latin Percussion ( with a HUGE PASSION ) from My Home on the GORGEOUS Coast of the UK!
This Site will provide ALL You Drum~ Junkies with a place to Hang & Chill, Chat about Your favourite subject, Brouse to Your HEARTS CONTENT & generally have a GREAT TIME!!! >>> I LOVE the WEB!!! >>> What a Cool thing it IS! >>>

Check out My CooooOOOOL Site www.daddyfunk.com for More info on Me, My Philosophy of Drums, FREE MP3, FREE Drum Video Clips, DF Wear via PayPal & MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! >>>
I have an ongoing Solo Recording Project ” Signs of LIFE ” currently on it’s 2nd Volume & some Super~ Cool T-Shirts, Sweats & MORE, MORE, MORE!!!
ANYWAY….. better go Teach some More People how to Hit Drums properly!…..SooooOOO Later Y’All
PeAcE to the Planet,
Your NEW Friend,
SiMoN the FuNk
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