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.

July 7, 2006

DRUM VIDEO!!!>>> Testing, Testing, 1,2,3,4!!!
Filed under » Drums, Cymbals, Drum Hardware, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Orange County Custom Drums OCDP, Video — DF @ 2:47 pm

The CoOL Ideas MeN BehiNd DRUMMERS PARADISE are Trying Out a TEST VIDEO of Daddy Funk (ME!) haVing Funky GroOVe Moment!!!


Please click the image above to activate the video - and then press Play!

CHECK IT OUT! >>> Here’s a Little bit of Drum Video FUN as QuiCk TEST, for All You GroOVy People Out there to PLAY, ENJOY & PLAY AGAIN!!! >>>

There will be More Video Ideas Coming Your Way froM the Drummers Paradise TeaM, Including Video Drum LessoNs, Cool Drum Solos & MORE! >>>

But for the Moment We Hope You Enjoy this Little Bit of FuN, Played oN My Orange County Drum & Percussion Kit, as I Play it with My Drum Students…..the Silencer Pads are oN but the Groove is Still FuNky & the Beats are Still Flowing!!! >>>

ENJOY & I’ll Catch Y’All SoooOON!

PeAcE & SmoOth, Flowing Beats,

*** <<< Si The Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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June 8, 2006

Why Daddy Funk Says “Play with Feeling from the Heart”
Filed under » Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Music, Funk, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Culture, Philosophy of Music, Drum Heroes, Master Drummers, Drum Lessons — DF @ 1:06 pm

Hi to ALL You Drummers & PerCussionists WORLDWIDE!!!

On ALL My DF WEAR T-Shirts & Some Hoodys it Says “Play with Feeling from the Heart” >>> So what do I Mean by this???

“Play with Feeling from the Heart” is oNe of My Big Catch Phrases as a Drum TeaCher & SessioN Drummer (My other Big oNe is “Make it Groove!”) >>>

So what do I MEAN by this???

I’m refering to a WAY of Playing Drums or Percussion, aN APPROACH to Music & Infact LIFE! >>>

SO MANY Rhythm Players out iN the World of Music these Days aRe So Busy being Obsessed with PRACTICING Killer TeChniques & Developing “Monster Chops” that they COMPLETELY MISS THE POINT of GREAT DRUMMING & GREAT MUSIC!!!! >>>

Which is SOUL, FEEL, FLOW!!! >>> ELECTRIFYING the Music You are a Part of !!!!!!!!! >>> Making the Drums or Congas SING!!! >>>

Transfer the JOY & PASSION that is in Your Heart INTO Your Chosen Instrument & theN Share that GREAT VIBE Amongst the other Musicians around You & the Audience infront of You! >>>

I was Watching a Very CoOL Interview with KEITH CARLOCK (Drummer for Steely Dan & Sting) on the “Modern Drummer Festival 2005″ DVD & at the End of a Very EnLiGhteNing Chat about IDEAS & INSPIRATION (on the 3rd Special Features Disc) He Said the Very self~Same Thing! >>>

Keith would Rather See a Drummer Playing with LESS Amazing TeChnique & “Chops” & “More Heart & Soul” because it Sets Up an Atmosphere & GREAT VIBE Up oN the Stage which is INFECTIOUS!! >>>

It Makes EVERONE Around that Type of Player FEEL GOOD & iN the Case of the Other MusiciaNs it”ll Make EVERYONE PLAY BETTER & Have a MUCH Better TiMe!!! >>>

So My AdViCe to EVERY ONE of You Out There, iN WHATEVER Type of Music You are Playing IS “Play with FEELING from the HEART!!!” START TODAY!!! >>>

As My Great Friend Andy Stone once said “Techninique then occupies it’s proper Role, that of Servant” THIS IS REAL MUSICAL WISDOM! >>>

ENJOY Your Music & LOVE LIFE,

PeAcE & FuNky PasSioN,

*** <<< SiMoN The Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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June 5, 2006

Brand NEW Drummers Paradise FORUM!!!
Filed under » Drums, Snare Drums, Cymbals, Drum Hardware, Drum Accesories, Percussion, Music, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Design, Culture, CDs, Philosophy of Music, Drum Heroes, Master Drummers, Rudiment Ideas, Techniques — DF @ 4:34 pm

Hey, Hey DruM & PerCussion Fanatics!!!

The Drummers Paradise Experience Just got BETTER with the LaunCh of the ALL NEW DRUMMERS PARADISE FORUM!!!>>>

CheCk it Out People! >>> THE New place to Hang Out oN Line & Chat about Your Favourite Subject>>> DRUMS & ALL THINGS DRUMS & PERCUSSION >>> Has FINALLY ARRIVED!!!!!! >>>

This is THE PlaCe for ALL Y’ALL to PARTY!!! >>> So Log~In & GET CHATTING! >>>
The LINK is to be found at the TOP & BOTTOM of this MiGhty Blog Site………..So what are You Waiting for!!!! >>>

Go to it DRUM~LOVERS!!! >>> I’ll be oN from time to time to Share My ThouGhts with You, SO SEE YOU THERE!!!!! >>>

I’d Just like to THANK Jay & SAM for a TOP JOB!!! >>> NiCe oNe Lads!!! >>> It LoOKs AWESOME & I CaN’t Wait to get oN it & haVe soMe FUN!!!! >>>

To ALL those of You Out there who aRe Obsessed with Drums, Like Me! >>>
YOU’RE TIME IS NOW!!!!!!!

PeAcE & SeXy, DRUM FORUM ActioN to You ALL,

*** <<< Si The FuNk >>> ***

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