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 18, 2006

Daddy Funk’s First VIDEO DRUM LESSON on YouTube.com NOW!!!
Filed under » Drums, Snare Drums, Cymbals, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Yamaha Drums, Orange County Custom Drums OCDP, Trueline Drumsticks, Drum Lessons, Rudiment Ideas, Techniques, Video, Video Drum Lesson, Zildjian Cymbals — DF @ 6:12 pm

I am PROUD to Announce that My FIRST VIDEO DRUM LESSON is LIVE on YouTube.com NOW!!!>>>

The AMAZING Crew behind Drummers-Paradise.com have come Up Trumps AGAIN (THANK YOU Jay!) & Edited, Vibed~Out & Uploaded My FIRST VIDEO DRUM LESSON in a Long Line of Informative, Short Drum Lessons to be found on the MiGhty YouTube!!! >>>

Following the Increasing Success of My “Rock Drum Solo” of Improvised, Rock~Groove Ideas >>>>>
Daddy Funk Lesson “The Press Roll” is the BeGiNNing of a New Era of CoOL, Direct Drum Lessons COMING TO YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE on YouTube.com, GoogleVideo.com & Drummers-Paradise.com!!!!! >>>>>

SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO………………………………….>>>>> ENJOY!!!


“The Press Roll” or “Long Roll” is a Mystery to Alot of My Students & Over the Years I have Found this Fantastic Snare Drum Rudiment to Be Enormously Enjoyable, Useful & Classy~CoOL!!! >>>

I Hope this VIDEO DRUM LESSON is of Great Help to All of You Keen Drummers Out There in Web~Land Who were NeVer Quite Sure How to Do this Type of Roll PROPERLY.>>>

I Spent Many Years with My Drum Teacher in South London Studying NOTHING BUT SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS >>> & Many LONG HOURS Practicing them at Home on My ‘66 Slingerland Snare Drum! >>>

My Drum Teacher Dave Clifford Used to Say: “Don’t Make Excuses, Make TIME!” >>> He was TOUGH & SCAREY!!! >>> He had Us ALL Working Hard at Drums!>>>> & it Payed off for ME!

That was a Bit Extreme! >>> However if You Work toward Clarity, Quality & Style in Your Drumming YOU WILL GO FAR!!! >>>

Keep Practicing & Keep it REAL!

*** <<< SiMoN THE FuNk >>> ***

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December 14, 2006

Daddy Funk Rock Drumming SOLO on YouTube NOW!!!
Filed under » Drums, Cymbals, Funk, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Rock, Yamaha Drums, Orange County Custom Drums OCDP, Video, Zildjian Cymbals — DF @ 4:29 pm

Hey there ALL You DruMMers Out There!!! >>> CHECK IT OUT!!! >>> Daddy Funk’s Rock Drumming GroOVy SOLO is NOW ON YouTube!!! >>>

FREE Funky Rock Drumming Style can NOW be found TODAY on the Marvellous YouTube.com!!


Daddy Funk’s Drum SOLO is the FIRST in a Series of Short DRUM SOLOS & Informative DRUM LESSONS which Will be Appearing on YouTube, GoogleVideo & Other Free~Access Video Web Sites Over the CoMing Months!!! >>>

The TeaM at Drummers-Paradise.com are Just toO Good to You!!! >>>

Daddy Funk Will be Getting into VIDEO in a BIG way in 2007, So keep on Checking YouTube & GoogleVideo for MORE COOL VIDEOS!! >>> & KEEP IT HERE at Drummers-Paradise.com!!!

So Here’s the First Rock Drumming SOLO for Your Viewing PLEASURE! >>> ENJOY!! >>>

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December 12, 2006

Brand NEW CD Single from Daddy FuNk & The Scorpion KiNg!
Filed under » Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Bass Guitars, Pianos, Keyboards, Funk, Super Heroes, Aesthetics, Rock, Yamaha Drums, CDs, Studio Production, Composition, Studio Engineering, Recording Studio, Zildjian Cymbals — DF @ 4:42 pm

Hi There All You GroOvy People Out There in Web~Land! >>> It’s COMING, Are YOU Ready, Are YOU Prepared?!!! >>> The BRAND NEW CD SINGLE from “Daddy Funk & The Scorpion King” >>> Completed, Procuced, Mixed & Mastered & SooN to Be LAUNCHED into the World of Music!!!

The All NEW CD Single by “Daddy Funk & The Scorpion King” Will Be Entitled “Superhero!”" >>>

It Will Contain 3 Fresh, Powerful & ExCiting NEW Tracks! >>> With Striking NEW Artwork to Compliment the SeXy NEW SOUND!>>>>>>

ALL Ready & Due for LAUNCH Early 2007 (Pencilled in for a Late January 2007 Release ) But NOW to Be LAUNCHED JUNE 1st. >>>

I Truly BelieVe this is BY FAR Our BEST Recorded Work to Date & is the First Tantilising Taste of the New Style & Direction that Jamie King ( The Scorpion King ) & I ( Daddy Funk ) Are taking for ALL the Hot, NEW Tunes for the Forthcoming Album “3″ due for Release SoMetime in 2008.

“Superhero!” will be as Follows:

1. Superhero! ~
At Last I’ve Written a Song about oNe of My BiGGest PasSioNs!!! This Tune is Going to Be MASSIVE! A SuperSeXy Slice of Powerful Funky Pop Mahem!!! CAN YOU RESIST!
BIG Production, BIG Sound, BIG HIT!!

2. Fear of Success ~
This Cinematic Rock/Pop Power~House is Lyrically Very Strong. It Speaks Loudly & Clearly of My Mis~Trust & Loathing of the Corporate Music Industry Machine. One Line from this Strong Piece of Music Illustrates the Overall Tone……”Fueled by Drugs & Drugs & Booze, Music Biz Life Killer Blues”. This Track Features Cool, New Drums Provided for Me by Yamaha Drums UK & Sexy, New Zildjian Cymbals (Thanks to Nik & the Team at Yamaha).

3. Superhero! the Remix ~ “AutoFuNk”
This SuperTune (Superhero) was SCREAMING to be REMIXED…..so Who were We to Argue!!!!! This WILL Get YOU on Your Feet & DANCING!

Jamie K & I haVe spent FAR More TiMe Fine Tuning & Perfecting these Possitive, NEW Tracks & the attention to Detail Really Shows! >>>

It gave Us a Great Chance to Get the Very Best Out of Our New Studio Equipment, Running Many Tracks on the Newest Version of “Pro Tools” on the Brand New Mac Gear ( with Pentium Chip Technology & EVERYTHING! )>>>

This Gave Us Huge Scope to Explore Big Vocal Harmony Arrangements, which is a Passion of Ours & Layer Up Massive Instrument Blends, like NeVer Before!>>>

The NEW Album Will also Include for the First tiMe Compositions of Jamie K’s as Well as My Own & in Addition to Playing ALL the Instruments Ourselves this tiMe Round, “3″ Will also Include Vocals by Jamie too!!! >>> & the DudE CAN SING!>>>

HEAR “The Scorpion King” Singing Backing Vocals for the Very First Time on “Superhero!”. He Sounds Super~CoOL!!! >>>

Keep Your Focus HERE on the Blogs of Drummers-Paradise for More Up to the Minute News on this Powerful, Uplifting NEW MUSIC.>>>

Keep it Creative & Keep it Real!

*** <<< SiMoN the Daddy FuNk >>> ***

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