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.
I am PROUD to Announce that My FIRST VIDEO DRUM LESSON is LIVE on YouTube.com NOW!!!>>>
The AMAZING Crew behind Drummers-Paradise.com have come Up Trumps AGAIN (THANK YOU Jay!) & Edited, Vibed~Out & Uploaded My FIRST VIDEO DRUM LESSON in a Long Line of Informative, Short Drum Lessons to be found on the MiGhty YouTube!!! >>>
Following the Increasing Success of My “Rock Drum Solo” of Improvised, Rock~Groove Ideas >>>>>
Daddy Funk Lesson “The Press Roll” is the BeGiNNing of a New Era of CoOL, Direct Drum Lessons COMING TO YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE on YouTube.com, GoogleVideo.com & Drummers-Paradise.com!!!!! >>>>>
SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO………………………………….>>>>> ENJOY!!!
“The Press Roll” or “Long Roll” is a Mystery to Alot of My Students & Over the Years I have Found this Fantastic Snare Drum Rudiment to Be Enormously Enjoyable, Useful & Classy~CoOL!!! >>>
I Hope this VIDEO DRUM LESSON is of Great Help to All of You Keen Drummers Out There in Web~Land Who were NeVer Quite Sure How to Do this Type of Roll PROPERLY.>>>
I Spent Many Years with My Drum Teacher in South London Studying NOTHING BUT SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS >>> & Many LONG HOURS Practicing them at Home on My ‘66 Slingerland Snare Drum! >>>
My Drum Teacher Dave Clifford Used to Say: “Don’t Make Excuses, Make TIME!” >>> He was TOUGH & SCAREY!!! >>> He had Us ALL Working Hard at Drums!>>>> & it Payed off for ME!
That was a Bit Extreme! >>> However if You Work toward Clarity, Quality & Style in Your Drumming YOU WILL GO FAR!!! >>>
There’s No Replacing Genuine Skill & Knowledge! >>>
I’m SO Glad I’ve Done My Drum Practice Over the Years & IT HAS PAID OFF!!!
I’m VERY HAPPY INDEED to be a Professional DruMMer. >>> It is MY JOB & I’m Filled with JOY & Grateful EVERY DAY to get Up in the Morning & DO MY JOB! >>>
How Many Other People LOVE their Job?? >>> Not Many!!!
The press roll is pretty much all I every played when I first tried to play drums. Although it was only snare drumming. But since it was for the BBs, and taking a military style look to drumming, it’s not surprising that’s what was taught.
I was taught how to do it [in trad grip, no less…] via the “mummy daddy” method.
But you already know this, since I’m sure I bored you wit the full details during one of my lessons
great lesson! explains everything really clearly and affectively!!
Comment by sam naylor — December 18, 2006 @ 7:21 pm
CoOl video Si! saw it on youtube aswell.. there are some real twats that know nothing out there and do nothing but slate people so jst IgNoRe them!
Comment by Simon — December 18, 2006 @ 9:13 pm
There’s No Replacing Genuine Skill & Knowledge! >>>
I’m SO Glad I’ve Done My Drum Practice Over the Years & IT HAS PAID OFF!!!
I’m VERY HAPPY INDEED to be a Professional DruMMer. >>> It is MY JOB & I’m Filled with JOY & Grateful EVERY DAY to get Up in the Morning & DO MY JOB! >>>
How Many Other People LOVE their Job?? >>> Not Many!!!
PeaCe & Christmas Joy,
*** THE FuNk ***
Comment by DF — December 19, 2006 @ 12:48 am
The press roll is pretty much all I every played when I first tried to play drums. Although it was only snare drumming. But since it was for the BBs, and taking a military style look to drumming, it’s not surprising that’s what was taught.
I was taught how to do it [in trad grip, no less…] via the “mummy daddy” method.
But you already know this, since I’m sure I bored you wit the full details during one of my lessons
Comment by Capt — December 25, 2006 @ 7:29 pm