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.
Soooooooo, HAPPY NEW YEAR to You ALL from The MiGhty Daddy FuNk!!! >>> WELCOME to NEW Hope, NEW VisioN, NEW Drumming PoWer, NEW, NEW, NEW 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here at Drummers-Paradise.com I caN Promise You a Possitive, PeaCeful, Prosperous, Joyous NEW YEAR FILLED with FuN, Happiness & LOADS of FUNK!!!!!!!!!!!! >>>> Oh YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007 at Drummers-Paradise.com Will be FILLED with CoOL NEW DruM~Vibes!>>> New IDEAS, New Rhythmic Visions, New CoOL GroOVE~Stylings, NEW DRUM~WORLD~ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>> SooooOOOOOOO>>> KEEP IT HERE!!!
I’m VERY PROUD of My FuNky Drum Solo GroOve~ThaNg oN YouTube.com >>> This Video is WHO I AM & a Taste of 2007 DF~Video~Style!!!!! >>>> CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Daddy Funk am ExtreMely Proud of that IMPROVISED FuNky DruMMing PerformaNce! >>>
After ONLY ONE WEEK it has Had OVER 300 Plays oN YouTube.com & is Bringing Drummers-Paradise TRAFFIC & GOOD VIBES GALLORE!!!!!! >>> Keep The FuNky LoVe Flowing People!! >>>
The FABULOUS TeaM Here at “The Drum Paradise” CaN PROMISE YOU MORE CoOL Drum Video Lessons, MORE CoOL Daddy FuNk Drum SoLos, MORE InsiGhts into the AMAZING World of DRUMMING……………………………….In Short, a LOT, LOT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>> YUP!!!
“Daddy Funk & The Scorpion King” Will be Bringing YOU The CD Single “Superheroes & Supervillains” & a BRAND NEW ALBUM “3″ iN 2007 So Keep Your Eyes OPEN & Stay Alert!!!
LoVe, LiGht, FuNk, PeAcE & Killer Vibes to YOU ALL Out there iN SeXy~WebLaNd,
the more i listen to this FUNKTASTIC solo, the more i LOVE it!!! i didn’t think it could get any better than when you played it to me on your Super~Sexy~JBL~Speakers … but maaaan!!!!!
the grooves so PHaT, the fills so COOL, and that grip change….. SMOOOOTH DUDE!!!! =) ha ha!! nice man.
Really enjpying the clips on You Tube (but!!!!) I think you are 2 good at the teaching to camera 2 be giving it away for free!!
How about a complete solo filmed from behind so we can really see all the moves
May there be no Trouble in your Funk!!
G
Comment by George Shepherd — January 28, 2007 @ 5:47 pm
Cheers G!!
There IS an Ariel View Jazzy Solo Coming SoON!>>>
& Other Ideas ARE in the Pipeline regarding a Special Monthly Video Club (for a Small Fee)>>> We shall See! >>> In the Mean tiMe it’s All about the Traffic!
hey dF, any new blog material comming our way soon?? im desperate man, desperate!!! ;D
thanks for the lesson today, im gunna get to work on that left~hand backward doodar~wotsit~majigga!!! hehe your right it does sound really nice >> groove~soothing!!
some great phills in there!!
reaaaally funky! (Y)
you’ve earned the title Daddy Funk!!
sam
x
Comment by sam naylor — January 1, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
Cheers SaM!!
Your Kind Words are VERY MUCH Appreciated!
It Means So Much MORE coming from someone like Yourself Who Can Play,and is Firmly DeVelloping Your Own Voice oN The DrumSet.
PeaCe & New Year JOY,
*** DF ***
Comment by DF — January 1, 2007 @ 8:28 pm
the more i listen to this FUNKTASTIC solo, the more i LOVE it!!! i didn’t think it could get any better than when you played it to me on your Super~Sexy~JBL~Speakers … but maaaan!!!!!
the grooves so PHaT, the fills so COOL, and that grip change….. SMOOOOTH DUDE!!!! =) ha ha!! nice man.
;)
louis
x
Comment by louis — January 1, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
Oh, and … HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!!! have a good one!
louis
x
Comment by louis — January 1, 2007 @ 9:45 pm
Thank You, THANK YoU, THANK>>>YOU!!!!!
H A P P Y NeW YeaR! >>> YEAH!!!
*** Le FoNky FuNk! ***
Comment by DF — January 2, 2007 @ 12:05 pm
gotta love that drumming face
More… more… villagers demand MORE!
And of course, Happy New one, DF
Comment by Capt — January 4, 2007 @ 1:23 am
MORE VIDEO DRUM LESSONS COMING NEXT WEEK!!!!!!! OH YES INDEED!!!! >>>
I’m ExCited……..& I did TheM!
Uplifting 2007 Vibes,
*** The FuNk ***
Comment by DF — January 6, 2007 @ 12:28 am
Funkmiester
Really enjpying the clips on You Tube (but!!!!) I think you are 2 good at the teaching to camera 2 be giving it away for free!!
How about a complete solo filmed from behind so we can really see all the moves
May there be no Trouble in your Funk!!
G
Comment by George Shepherd — January 28, 2007 @ 5:47 pm
Cheers G!!
There IS an Ariel View Jazzy Solo Coming SoON!>>>
& Other Ideas ARE in the Pipeline regarding a Special Monthly Video Club (for a Small Fee)>>> We shall See! >>> In the Mean tiMe it’s All about the Traffic!
Always a Pleasure Sir,
*** Untroubled FuNk! ***
Comment by DF — January 30, 2007 @ 12:22 am
hey dF, any new blog material comming our way soon?? im desperate man, desperate!!! ;D
thanks for the lesson today, im gunna get to work on that left~hand backward doodar~wotsit~majigga!!! hehe your right it does sound really nice >> groove~soothing!!
Comment by louis — February 22, 2007 @ 6:53 pm