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.

October 16, 2005

YAMAHA Drums & ZILDJIAN Cymbals!!! ENDORSEMENT!!!
Filed under » Drums, Snare Drums, Cymbals, Drum Hardware, Music, Rhythm, Yamaha Drums — DF @ 5:22 pm

Hey Drumming World!
So it finally happened to Simon the Daddy Funk!>>> As of Friday 14th October 2005 @ 5.30pm UK Time, it was confirmed! >>> An Endorsement with the truly wonderful Yamaha Drums & the mighty Zildjian Cymbal Companies as a Drum Tutor & Educator!!!! >>>>> I am filled with great JOY & humble GRATITUDE! >>>
I have been a huge fan of both of these fantastic, giants of the Drum World for many years now. Their superlative Products are of the very highest quality with a rich & respected history & heritage. Their Endorsees include many of the Planet’s Drum Legends & Superstars!!! >>> Some of My all time influences are included in the Yamaha & Zildjian community >>> Masters of the Instruments such as Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Alex Acuna, Antonio Sanchez to name but a few >>>

I would like to thank Nik @ Yamaha UK for this increadible opportunity & also Paul & Austin @ the FANTASTIC DRUM STORE Poole Percussion, in My Home town, for making this a Reality for Me >>> I am VERY PROUD to be one of the few Drum~Tutors included in the ” Poole Percussion approved Drum Teaching Programme ” >>>Thanks Guys!! >>>> This will enable Me to change Up a Gear or two & Propel Me like a ROCKET toward much Higher standards of exellence in My thriving Teaching practice, My Recording & Gigging Projects & My EXPLODING Web Buisiness! >>>
PeAcE & Awesome GroOVEs to the Planet,
Keep it FuNky,
SiMoN the Daddy FuNk

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