Daddy Funk is Simon Greenhill a Drummer and Latin Percussionist since 1976 working professionally in the UK and worldwide for over 15 years. He has a successful Drum Tuition practice in the UK, inspiring his students on Drum Kit and Congas.

Simon the DF is endorsed as an educator by Yamaha Drums and Zildjian Cymbals an association that was established in October 2005. He has a continually ongoing recording project "Signs of LIFE" which displays his extensive song writing and performing talents. Volumes 1 and 2 are available now while "3" is due for release Winter 2006.

Listen to free MP3 then buy at www.daddyfunk.com

While exquisite modern Jazz Duo and Trio work can be heard and bought on www.friendshipandrespect.com There is also his T-shirt and sweatshirt clothing range, featuring the iconic DF Logo as seen on this site.

Daddy Funk was well known in the UK as a member of the Funk Rock Band "Funkabubble" in the mid-90s gaining success with the single "Control"; the video for which had consistent airplay on MTV Europe. Co-founder of the Funk Band The Bird Tribe who became hugely successful touring extensively in the UK. Resident Percussionist for the high profile House Club "Maison" for 4 1/2 years. Simon lives with his partner; Photographer "Panther Kitten" and his step children on the sunny South Coast of Britain.


DF in the Studio.

Daddy Funk & Billy Ward
Daddy Funk hanging out with Billy Ward in London, May 2006.
      Both Players are Endorsed
by Trueline Drumsticks.

July 7, 2006

DRUM VIDEO!!!>>> Testing, Testing, 1,2,3,4!!!
Filed under » Drums, Cymbals, Drum Hardware, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Orange County Custom Drums OCDP, Video — DF @ 2:47 pm

The CoOL Ideas MeN BehiNd DRUMMERS PARADISE are Trying Out a TEST VIDEO of Daddy Funk (ME!) haVing Funky GroOVe Moment!!!


Please click the image above to activate the video - and then press Play!

CHECK IT OUT! >>> Here’s a Little bit of Drum Video FUN as QuiCk TEST, for All You GroOVy People Out there to PLAY, ENJOY & PLAY AGAIN!!! >>>

There will be More Video Ideas Coming Your Way froM the Drummers Paradise TeaM, Including Video Drum LessoNs, Cool Drum Solos & MORE! >>>

But for the Moment We Hope You Enjoy this Little Bit of FuN, Played oN My Orange County Drum & Percussion Kit, as I Play it with My Drum Students…..the Silencer Pads are oN but the Groove is Still FuNky & the Beats are Still Flowing!!! >>>

ENJOY & I’ll Catch Y’All SoooOON!

PeAcE & SmoOth, Flowing Beats,

*** <<< Si The Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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July 2, 2006

Drumming & Running = Perfect Partners!!
Filed under » Drums, Drum Accesories, Percussion, Fitness, Running, Jazz, Aesthetics, Clothing, Yamaha Drums — DF @ 2:03 pm

Hi Drummers Paradise Community!!!

As You All Know I’m a KEEN RuNNer >>> So Here’s a Few More ThouGhts oN WHY DruMMing & RuNNing are PERFECT PARTNERS!!! >>>

In the UK at the MoMent it is VERY HOT!!! >>> Being oN the SuNNy South Coast that MeaNs H O T ! ! ! >>>
As I Blog, My WoMaN “Panther Kitten” is oN the BeaCh Waiting for Me to GET OFF THE NET & JOIN HER!!!! So I better Get My Idea Out to You NOW! >>

I RaN oN Friday Morning oN My Usual Forest “Assault Coarse”!!! >>> What struck Me was THIS……

It is NEVER EASY!!!

& NEW Gear CaN Re~Inspire YOU!!!

…..2 SuNdays Ago was FATHERS DAY here iN the UK & PaNther, Charlie GIANT & AliCe PalaCe got Me a NEW NIKE Running T-Shirt! >>> This is a Super COOL piece of Running Kit! >>> It’s “Dri-Fit” Technology iN BlaCk with the Word “RUN” on the Chest & WiCked Lime GreeN Detailing on the BaCk whiCh is all Very Cyber & GrooVy!!!>>> It Feels GREAT & Does it’s Job…..IT KEEPS YOU COOL!!!

This Made Me want to Get STRAIGHT Out There & R U N! ! ! ! ! >>>

EVEN this Last Friday whiCh was WELL HOT eVeN at 9am I was STILL Inspired to GET OUT THERE & GET ON WITH IT! >>>

I have to Say 40 MiNutes Later I Arrived baCk BRIGHT RED in the FaCe & Sweating Like a PIG but it WAS Worth it for the ENORMOUS Sense of Achievement!!!!

NEW GEAR Really CAN INSPIRE!!!

To PARALLEL this I Just ReCently got a 8″ Rack Tom to Match the Rest of My YAMAHA Endorsment Kit! >>> Making the Toms 8,10,12, 14 Floor with Legs & a 16 Floor with Legs >>>

I’ve NEVER had this MANY MATCHING Tom Toms IN My ENTIRE Career!!!! >>> I’M LOVING IT!!! >>>

The 8″ Tom is So Beautiful & SeXy, with a BriGht AttaCk & a Round, Resonant HiGh PitCh…..It has TOTALLY INSPIRED ME to Play this Kit MUCH MORE for My Own ENJOYMENT!!! >>> GOOD DESIGN WORK YAMAHA!!! >>> WICKED!!!! >>>

I’m EveN Using the YAMAHA , once a Week, to Rehearse My BRAND NEW LIVE EuropeaN Cool JazZ Act “BURST” !!!!>>>

WATCH THIS SPACE for More Gig & Internet News oN this AMAZING NEW JAZZ TRIO!!!! (!)

You Heard it Fisrt RiGht HERE FOLKS, on DRUMMERS PARADISE !!! >>>

So…..Inexpensive New Kit caN Re~Inspire You to Get oN that Drum Kit or Get OUT THERE & RUN! >>>

As I MeNtioNed Earlier iN this Blog thouGh “It Is NEVER EASY” !!! >>>

Whether it is RuNNing Up that 3rd Steep Hill iN the Boiling HEAT or trying to NAIL that Beast of a Drum Pattern it’s Just the Same ThiNg!!! >>>

It IS NEVER EASY……….BUT it IS ALWAYS WORTH IT!!!!! >>>>

The Final Destination of SELF~DISCIPLINE iN ANY Endevour that You LOVE is >>> RESULTS!!! >>> & that is ALWAYS WORTH the “Pain” & Hard Work!!!!!>>>

So Get Re~Inspired & Get oN that Drum Kit, Get On those ConGas, Get Out There & Get RUNNING >>> As the Nike Ads Used to Say “JUST DO IT!”

…..You’ll be GLAD You Did!

Stay Fit, Stay Active & Keep oN DRUMMING,

PeAcE & PasSioN,

*** <<< SiMoN THE Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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