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.
Welcome to Daddy FuNk TV! This is THE PLACE to come to CheCk out My Videos, My Amazingly Brilliant Drum Solos, and some short Tutorials, which will hopefully be Inspirational and useful for YOU
If you have any video suggestions just get in touch via the forum, or E-Mail Me (Address on “Contact” Page) and I’ll see what I can do! Just press ‘Play’ to watch the Videos!
Tantric Fantastic - Daddy Funk & Scorpion King
Funkabubble - Control
Where Have They Gone?”
Funkabubble - Control
Funkabubble - Bad Blood (On the James Whale Show)l
Funkabubble - Control (On the James Whale Show)l
DaddyFunk - Jazz Solo
Daddy Funk Teaches Double Stroke Rolls Within Grooves
hello from australia. hows it goin daddy funk? i was wondering if you could show me some more expert things be it rudiments or beats or purple flying elephants. i am realy interested in funk and love to play but i am also interested in learning how to play jazz realy well.(samba too but maby another time) thanks mate.
I WILL Be doing More Instructional Videos REALLY SOON…..I’m Frustrated because My Web Company is MoVing Premises & I Can’t do any More Vids until they’re in their New Place!!!! DAMN!!!
hello its alice!been watching your vids
they’re fantastic especially your
funkabubble hair!!!!!! love you daddy love alice palace XXXXXX
Comment by alice — January 22, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
ThaNk YOU Alice ANGEL!!
LoVe You toO!
HuGe KisSes & HuGs,
*** SiMoN The OriGinal Daddy FuNk xxxxx
Comment by DF — January 23, 2008 @ 1:41 am
hello from australia. hows it goin daddy funk? i was wondering if you could show me some more expert things be it rudiments or beats or purple flying elephants. i am realy interested in funk and love to play but i am also interested in learning how to play jazz realy well.(samba too but maby another time) thanks mate.
Comment by Dr Rudi — January 29, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
Hey Dr.Rudi,
I WILL Be doing More Instructional Videos REALLY SOON…..I’m Frustrated because My Web Company is MoVing Premises & I Can’t do any More Vids until they’re in their New Place!!!! DAMN!!!
Early 2008 thouGh!!!
Keep it Here,
PeAcE & Drum~PasSion,
*** SiMoN the Daddy FuNk ***
Comment by DF — January 30, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
Hi there Mr Funk!!
The “Where Have They Gone” Video is FaNtastic!! Well done to the Brilliant Jamie King and YouRself of course!! xxx
*PaNtherBabe*
Comment by pk — February 15, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
ThaNk YOU PK PantherBabe!!!
Always a PLEASURE to hear Your SeXy Views!!!
HUGE LoVe to YOU!
*** SiMoN The Daddy FuNk xxxxxxxxx ***
Comment by DF — February 17, 2008 @ 1:32 am
Hey Hey!
It’s sounding amazing!! I love the Where Have They Gone? song, and I love the Tantric Fantastic video. Reminds me of you guys.
Well, I hope all is well!
Chris
Comment by Chris Smith — February 27, 2008 @ 1:52 am
Cheers Chris,
LoVe to You & Your Family!!!
FuNky, CoOL Vibes,
*** SiMoN The One & Only Daddy FuNk ***
Comment by DF — February 27, 2008 @ 2:07 am