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.

June 14, 2007

Daddy FuNk’s GREATEST Musical Influences. Part 3.
Filed under » Drums, Cymbals, Music, Aesthetics, Rock, Drum Heroes, Studio Production, Recording Studio, Video, Musical Influences, Songwriting — DF @ 11:46 am

So Folks…..Here’s the NeXt oNe!

Following oN froM “Weather Report” & “ELO”, the NeXt BaNd iN My Series of GREATEST Musical Influences Blogs is…………………

“QUEEN” !!! >>> HuGe, CoOL, Powerful, SeXy ROCK ! ! ! >>>

QUEEN ROCKED!!! >>> It’s as SiMple as that! >>>

This Band were Influencial oN ALOT of Fine Musicians & Songwriters Over the Years.>>>

The Album I want to FoCus oN was their HUGE HIT LP “Jazz” which I BouGht when it was First Releasd oN Vinyl in 1978! >>> I was 13 Years of Age & this Album Woke Me Up to POWER, PASSION & SEX!!! >>>

One of the GREATEST BRITISH ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME, “QUEEN” were at the Top of their Game when they Wrote this Album.>>

They were already Hugely Successful by this Point with 6 (Yes 6!) Studio Albums Released & Very Popular. >>>

Queen’s 4th LP “A Night at the Opera” 1975 Contained the MONSTER HIT “Bohemian Rhapsody” which was Number 1 in the British Pop Charts for an Incredible 9 WEEKS!!!!!!! >>>

HOWEVER for Me their 7th LP “Jazz” is THE ONE! >>>

The Original Record Cover showed (on the Inside Double Gate Fold) a HUGE picture of them all in a MASSIVE Recording Studio Live Room, with LOADS of SeXy Gear! >>>

Drummer Roger Taylor soON BeCame a BIG Hero of MiNe beCause He had a BiG Drum Kit, Played Hard & OBVIOUSLY Shagged LOADS of WoMeN!!!! >>>

The Original CoVer Also Included a Pull Out Poster of 100 Naked Glamour Models on Bicycles, Racing each Other around a Speedway TraCk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>>

Holy SHIT!!! >>> I was iN HEAVEN!!!!! >>> I later found Out the Photo shoot was doNe at Wimbledon Speedway Track, Just Down the Road from Where I LIVED!!!!!!!!!! >>>

If only I had Known!!!!!! >>>>>

So My FAVORITE ROCK TRACK OF ALL TIME IS………………….”Fat Bottomed Girls” ! ! !


COME ON!!!!!!! >>> That MeGa Drum Fill Around the Toms Stayed iN My Consciousness for MANY, MANY Years. >>> Great Timing, Great Power, Great Moment! >>>

& Roger Taylor was a SINGING Drummer & a VERY GOOD one toO! >>>

OH & MUD WRESTLING !!! >>>> HELL YEAH!!!!!! >>>>

Do Yourselves a Favour……If You Don’t Own a Copy of this Classic CD…………..BUY ONE!

Daddy FuNk Says “Let’s ROCK!”

*** <<< DF >>> ***

2 Comments »

  1. nice!

    must be so cool for you listening to that now after hearing it for the first time when you were 13!!!!!!!!

    it’s great hearing all the drummers that have influenced you and moulded your style of drumming

    keep them coming!

    sam
    x

    Comment by sam naylor — June 14, 2007 @ 12:05 pm

  2. BliMey SaM!!

    You’re oN the Money! >>>

    I’ve oNly Just Posted the Blog & ALREADY YOU’VE READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well DoNe!!!

    *** The One & ONLY Daddy FuNk! ***

    Comment by DF — June 14, 2007 @ 12:24 pm

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