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.

December 29, 2007

Merry Christ~Mas & a HAPPY New Year froM Daddy FuNk!
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Hi there You LoVely DruMMing People!!!

I Really Hope You ALL haVe had a Fantastic Christ~Mas & a Super~LoVely 2008 to YOU ALL!!!!!

I Daddy FuNk have had a VERY GoOd Year Filled with GREAT Students, GREAT Friends, SoMe AWESOME MuSiCal MoMents & LOADS MORE!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to EVERYONE who has CoNtributed to 2007 for Me…….The HuGely TALENTED…………………………………………….

Steve Robson @ AnsonRobson Marketing, Jason & Sam @ BrightLight Media, Jamie King of “Daddy FuNk & Scorpion King” FaMe, ALL My Friends, Family & Students (Both Private Students & at Schools>>>Baden Powell & St.Joseph’s! ThaNk YOU to the WONDERFUL Lucy McCarthy & Claire King.)

A BIG THANKS to Nik Williams @ YAMAHA & ZILDJIAN UK, Ian Kershaw @ Atlantic Distribution for Trueline Drumsticks, Paul & Austin @ Poole Percussion, Mike & Classic Drums UK, Jim Betsios @ Offbeat MusicStore, USA, Sam Ash NYC, USA & Anyone I’ve Forgotten!!!

LOVE to My Kids Ylana (Lily)& Theo (Great to be with You at My Gaff for the last 3 Days!) & Charlie & Alice!!!

FINALLLY a THANK~YOU to EVERYONE Who has Checked Out My VIDEOS on the TRULY MARVELLOUS YouTube.com & GoogleVideo.com!!!! You are ALL BRILLIANT (Even the oNes Who gave Me Negative Feedback!!!)

MORE VIDEOS ARE COMING IN 2008!!!!

CLICK ON “DOWNLOADS” to BUY My Music so far……………..

GO TO www.myspace.com/daddyfunkscorpionking to Check Me Out & BeCoMe My “Friend”

LoVe & PeAcE to YOU ALL for 2008,

KEEP ON DRUMMING FROM THE HEART,

*** <<< The OriGinal Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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