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.
A Brand NEW Video Drum Lesson has beeN Uploaded oN YouTube.com & it’s My personal Favourite So Far!!!
So Check this Baby Out! >>> I LoVe this Video!
Applying Double Stroke Roll forms as Fills in Grooves. >>> Taking 5 Stroke Rolls, 7 Stroke Rolls & 9 Stroke Rolls & Playing them on the Hi Hat within FuNky Grooves!!! >>>
This is a Nice, RelaXed Video Drum Lesson which demonstrates the Fresh, Fun Attitude that I’m going to Employ oN My Future Video Drum Lessons. >>>
E N J O Y ! ! !
As I said……….Good, CoOL FUN!!!
Spread that FuNky~DruM~LoVe to the WORLD People!!!
Very cool and intresting man!!!!!!!!
im gonna try this on my drumkit definatly!
thanks for the lesson.
make some more if you can please because there da bomb!!!
seya and good work!
Hey sweet vid man! haha i like your style. it truly puts the fun into playing drums and i like that very much! your style of teaching is a gift and im glad i got to see it! im gonna go check out the rest of them now, hahah keep up the great work.
great video!!
i’m definitely guna try some of those techniques in my playing!
excellently explained, and brilliant played!
well done!
sam
x
Comment by sam naylor — May 20, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
Cheers SaM!!!
Glad You’re Appreciating it!!
Get into the GroOve….with Applied Double Stroke Rolls as Fills!! >>>
PeAcE,
*** The FuNk ***
Comment by DF — May 20, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
Very cool and intresting man!!!!!!!!
im gonna try this on my drumkit definatly!
thanks for the lesson.
make some more if you can please because there da bomb!!!
seya and good work!
$morgan$
Comment by Morgan — June 1, 2007 @ 11:33 pm
ThaNks ALOT Morgan,
NiCe to Hear from You in this Way!!! >>>
MORE CoOL Video LesSoNs ARE CoMing SooOOOON! >>>
*** SiMoN the DF ***
Comment by DF — June 13, 2007 @ 9:39 pm
Hey sweet vid man! haha i like your style. it truly puts the fun into playing drums and i like that very much! your style of teaching is a gift and im glad i got to see it! im gonna go check out the rest of them now, hahah keep up the great work.
Franco
Comment by Franco — August 29, 2007 @ 4:45 pm