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.
So the NeXt Band in My Series of “GREATEST Musical Influences” Blogs, to Follow oN from “Weather Report” is More to Do with SONGWRITING thaN Drumming……………………
& it is “The Electric Light Orchestra” with the INCREDIBLE SONGWRITING of Jeff Lynne! >>>
As a Songwriter Myself Since 1986, I have always beeN BLOWN AWAY by GREAT Pop & Rock Songwriting! >>>
“The Electric Light Orchestra” Fronted by Jeff Lynne was oNe of the GREATEST British Pop Bands of the 1970s. >>>
I first got into theM as a KeeN Muso Youth in 1976 at the age of 11.
I used to copy their Great LOGO on School Books & just about Any piece of paper I could get My hands oN!!! >>> I think that & Superheroes was the Start of My OBSESSION with a good LOGO! >>>
ELO’s Music CHANGED MY WORLD!!! >>>
It was FANTASTIC, Uplifting, BIG Production Pop Music. >>> REAL Songs for a Happy tiMe in the History of the UK & for a Youthful Daddy FuNk! >>>
The Album “Out of the Blue” was Released in October 1977 >>> for Me oNe of THE GREAT Years for Music & Songwriting in Rock & Pop History & an AMAZINGLY Formative tiMe in My Development in My Life. >>>
“Out of the Blue” was a Double Album (17 Songs) which Jeff wrote in a chalet, in the mountains just beyond Lake Geneva (in Switzerland) IN JUST ONE MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>>>
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! >>> Recording started May 22nd 1977 & was Released, as I said, by October 1977……………….. Truly AMAZING!!!!! >>>
My ALL TIME FAVORITE Track from this Legendary Album is “Mr.Blue Sky”, the First track Jeff Wrote for the Record & aN ALL TIME CLASSIC!!!!!! >>>
This has Influenced Me as a Songwriter, Producer & Arranger…….& this is Why!>>>>>>>>
SUNSHINE in a Song!!! >>>
Jeff Lynne: “The weather had been really bad and then one day I got up and it was fantastic, the sun was brilliant and shining, all the mountains had lit up and this mist had gone away. It was gorgeous and I came up with ‘Mr.Blue Sky’ ”
PeAcE & CoOL, FuNky Vibes to You ALL Out the iN Web~Land!
liking all the new blog action!!!
exciting insightfullness!!! and what a classic tune.
louis x
Comment by louis — June 13, 2007 @ 5:54 pm
I’m an ELO convert!! Great fun song!
Comment by Jason West — June 14, 2007 @ 9:33 am
Good Innit!!!
Mr.FuNk
Comment by DF — June 14, 2007 @ 10:52 am