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.
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 hanging out with Billy Ward in
London, May 2006.
Both Players are Endorsed
by Trueline
Drumsticks.
Hey there ALL You DruMMers Out There!!! >>> CHECK IT OUT!!! >>> Daddy Funk’s Rock Drumming GroOVy SOLO is NOW ON YouTube!!! >>>
FREE Funky Rock Drumming Style can NOW be found TODAY on the Marvellous YouTube.com!!
Daddy Funk’s Drum SOLO is the FIRST in a Series of Short DRUM SOLOS & Informative DRUM LESSONS which Will be Appearing on YouTube, GoogleVideo & Other Free~Access Video Web Sites Over the CoMing Months!!! >>>
The TeaM at Drummers-Paradise.com are Just toO Good to You!!! >>>
Daddy Funk Will be Getting into VIDEO in a BIG way in 2007, So keep on Checking YouTube & GoogleVideo for MORE COOL VIDEOS!! >>> & KEEP IT HERE at Drummers-Paradise.com!!!
So Here’s the First Rock Drumming SOLO for Your Viewing PLEASURE! >>> ENJOY!! >>>
Hey DF its simon… use to be with you on a monday 5-6! well not sure if you remember me but awsome lil solo there! site’s coming along fantasticly!
Simon
Hey DF its simon… use to be with you on a monday 5-6! well not sure if you remember me but awsome lil solo there! site’s coming along fantasticly!
Simon
Comment by Simon — December 15, 2006 @ 11:29 pm
Hi Si,
Of Course I Remember You……How are You?
Hope You’re Well & Happy >>> Nice to Hear from You in this CoOL Way!!!
GroOVy Phat FuNk Vibes to Ya,
*** The FuNk ***
Comment by DF — December 16, 2006 @ 1:45 am
brilliant video!!!
can’t wait for the rest!
sam
x
Comment by sam naylor — December 18, 2006 @ 7:13 pm
I miss that kit
Comment by Capt — December 22, 2006 @ 3:27 am
Oh, except for the hihats, that is…
Comment by Capt — December 22, 2006 @ 3:47 am
HA HA HA HA!!!!!! >>> NiCe oNe Capt!!!>>>
My UFIP Daddy Funk Signature Hi Hats RULE THE EARTH………..& You KNOW IT!!!!!!!!!!>>>
GoOd to Hear You iN My Area AgaiN!!
PeAcE & ResPecT,
*** THE FuNk ***
Comment by DF — December 22, 2006 @ 10:30 pm
Do you really call this guy Dr. Funk wow!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by moses mooney — February 26, 2007 @ 5:40 am