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@bedlamhourofficial9923
Жыл бұрын
I saw Simon give a clinic at Reliable Music in Charlotte, NC in 1982. Absolutely life changing!
@metalhos
Жыл бұрын
what a missed opportunity to not give him "Sinner" where he was the studio drummer for Judas Priest :(
@danhoward7697
11 ай бұрын
Please Ask Rush to take this dude on a reunion tour. He could do it easily.
@marcagins3492
Жыл бұрын
I never really thought about his career this way, but in this short clip he took over for Bonham, Moon, and Pocaro!!! Played with Cobham and Blakey. Most of us would kill for one of these opportunities...
@fernandomartincom
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, only guys like Steve Gadd or Vinnie Colaiuta have had such amazing experiences having played with so many people in the music industry. Rockstars, jazz artists, bands, everybody! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@chrisegbertky
Жыл бұрын
And he got his photo taken with Yoyoka Soma 13yo musical prodigy. Remember that name.
@ochocabra1542
Жыл бұрын
he took over for Kenny Jones, not Moon
@losttango
Жыл бұрын
Anyone who drums for The Who is taking over from Moon, really.
@MatChew75
Жыл бұрын
He also played on The baddest Judas Priest album ever. Too bad he didn't go on tour with them. Or they truly would have had an amazing Drummer and that was on sin after sin. An incredible album from 1977, and it's their best album to date, and it's because of Simon Phillips.
@cehson
Жыл бұрын
What a beast of a drummer, what a humble human, gentleman. Give this man a title Sir Simon Phillips please!
@niklash8242
Жыл бұрын
Lord Philips! ❤
@OAlem
11 ай бұрын
We're well into the 21st century. There's no need for monarchies, nobilities, or any kind of feudalism anymore. All humans are equal.
@Garage-1881
11 ай бұрын
For real
@eightinches3671
10 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@jemp1965
10 ай бұрын
I totally agree!!
@Ap-Man
Жыл бұрын
Sci-fi is such an ambassador of music. So humble, yet so immensely talented. I watched him play in 1988 in Sydney, when he toured with Mick Jagger. With Doug Whimbish on bass, boy what a formidable rhythm section. With none other Joe Satriani playing lead. My 15 year old brain was blown to pieces.
@ZomBMarketing
Жыл бұрын
I forgot that Joe had played with Mick Jagger.
@sethcashman1011
Жыл бұрын
The great thing is that what you see is what you get with Simon. Such a beautiful cat. The nicest.
@stuartdocherty8409
Жыл бұрын
Yep.. I saw the brissie show… not much into Jagger, I went to see the band…! I was living on the Goldie at the time, was in an out of a music store at Southport, where, prior to the gig, they had set up a replica of Simon’s kit in the middle of the room. The week after the gig I go in there to find that Simon had subsequently been in and autographed every piece in the kit….
@Ap-Man
11 ай бұрын
yes the very same Wimbish of Living Colour, he took over the reigns after Muzz Skillings hit the road to become a fire fighter or something. I watched the Jagger concert completely unawares of the musical greatness that graced that stage. Great memories.@TheLordofEntropy
@riffmeister76
11 ай бұрын
What a drummer. Perfect balance of technical ability and taste. One of my favs
@jroberts2nd
Жыл бұрын
“Well, I better come in now.” 😂 Fantastic drummer and he’s a great storyteller too!
@jamphotostudio
Жыл бұрын
I met Simon a few years ago a Protocol IV show. I mentioned to him that Ithe first time I saw him live was with Toto in Sept of '92 at the Park West in Chicago. He immediately gave me that "you were there" stare. I had bought my tickets for my birthday in late July and was so excited to see Toto and my hero Jeff Porcaro for the first time, As we all know, Jeff passed away August 5th 1992, just 6 days after my birthday. I asked him how it was to be on stage that night, which was one of the first nights of the tour. He said it was amazing they got through it. Everyone on stage was fighting back the tears all night long as they played all of these songs without Jeff the first time. Early on I grew to like Simon in the Michael Schenker Group and with The Who when they did "Tommy" two nights in a row on live TV, but seeing him with my favorite band Toto instantly made me a huge fan!! What an incredible human being!!
@evanward4303
Жыл бұрын
Schenker's first solo album is amazing
@jamphotostudio
Жыл бұрын
@@evanward4303 Yes!! That album got me through high school!! LOL
@tezzerii
11 ай бұрын
@jamphotostudio - Wow, I'd have been devastated to find that Jeff wasn't going to be playing that night. But Simon is a worthy suubstitute, right ? :oD
@jamphotostudio
11 ай бұрын
I remember I was on lunch break from work and drove to the music store where I used to teach to check my schedule for students, and just before I got out of the truck they announced it on the radio. I just sat there in a daze for like 15 minutes, and then just drove back to work. I don’t think I listens to anything but Toto for a year or more after that. They’re still my favorite today!
@simonbackwash
7 ай бұрын
Wow thank you for writing those anecdotes, and your meeting with Simon❤️🙏these are precious moments obviously, i've always thought Simon had this "little nano seconds playing behind which allows him to read whoever he is musically interacting with : That nano second he could and still figuring out what's the best poket gonna be.... 🪄 Simon's ability and secret which on the top of his lovely elegant groove give him this mind reading edge we all feel and love ❤ I've been trying to apply this magic trick on various instruments, and it works and should be (might be) though in music schools and master classes along with ear training classes 💯🪄👌. My copycat approach has of course been pathetic compared to Simon's 😂. He is doing this without almost zero detectable latency which is mind boggling. I would be amazed to see a 2024 tech. imagery pet scan results from Simon's brain while he clicks into this mode 🔮🐐🥁
@Capsarge72
9 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure of being his drum tech for a week in Seattle back in 2015. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I learned so much during that week.
@JackMcLeodJr
11 ай бұрын
Man has played with more legendary names and on more iconic albums than I've had hot dinners. Amazing bloke. One of the best in my opinion.
@scpk2246
Жыл бұрын
he's such a calm person
@thefishingmusicians
Жыл бұрын
Give Blood is one of my fav tunes of all time. Drumming amazing.
@paulwisham5943
6 ай бұрын
And Pete did give blood … lol
@KevinHudson-q7i
5 ай бұрын
That song my friend, is a TOETAPPER🦶
@jasonsangwin4006
11 ай бұрын
So humble yet such an incredible musician
@alexj9056
Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite drummers, and sounds like a great person too
@liamprincetech
11 ай бұрын
Nobody else is going to comment on the amazing work Simon did with the equally amazing Mike Oldfield, but I will as that is the way I was introduced to his drumming.
@TonyTheBassPlayer1
Жыл бұрын
I will never forget watching you play with the Who. A drummer friend of mine and I were in LA watching you from the stands and you were just jaw dropping.
@analogkid4557
Жыл бұрын
Simon is one of my favorite drummers of all time. He has done so much over his career it's hard to deny his excellence.
@user-sg6xv2kb8s
Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Simon sharing these stories all day. Great vid. 👍
@eDrumsInANutshell
7 ай бұрын
Oh yeah! Really!
@BobbyGordon-dt2hk
10 ай бұрын
This guy is an awesome drummer and extremely humble. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.
@trevormay7862
8 ай бұрын
Simon has had a life most of us mere mortals can only dream about! Amazing player!👏🥁
@kryptovision1156
Жыл бұрын
he is certainly one of the best drummers and such a nice person. I wish you all the best
@inspector_7152
11 ай бұрын
What a joy it must be to be able to play the drums that good as Simon does. I don’t drum and always am fascinated by seeing these guys using arms and legs working together in that fashion. Mental stuff!!!
@Dave-lr2wo
Жыл бұрын
If this drumming thing doesn't work out, Simon could be a pro narrator. Great voice.
@AlbatraozProductions
11 ай бұрын
Falling in between is my all time favorite live concert. I listen to it on a regular basis. Thank you Simon for being my main musical inspiration.
@adam872
Жыл бұрын
Worth it for that clip of Give Blood alone. That is one of the greatest live drum performances ever recorded.
@68ctcb
Жыл бұрын
The whole concert is up on KZitem. Well worth searching for.
@dougpeters1625
Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. I watch it every few months just to remind myself how great he is.
@martinforstner3075
Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Since the first time I saw and heard this many decades ago, it gives me still groove bumps every time I hear it.
@aschule5684
Жыл бұрын
Love it, agree 👍
@jackpfiester5013
Жыл бұрын
@@aschule5684 I go "unggghhh" every time I hear that intro.
@Stevedrums741
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I saw all four Who shows at Giants Stadium as well as the Radio City 'Tommy' gig on the 25th Anniversary Tour. Simone and Entwistle were a machine. As a then 19-year-old drummer, Simon's influence is undeniable in my playing. In 1986, I was beaned in the head playing a baseball game and suffered a concussion and lost 3 teeth and was kept home for a few days. Mom was sweet and saw the Townshend VHS show from Brixton and (in support of Pete's "White City" album, which remains my favorite of Townshend's solo LP's) bought it for me (even though it was probably a bad idea having loud music to listen to while recovering from a concussion) to keep me occupied during the day. This concert became a bible for me in my drumming development. Then various songs that I loved like "Don't Get Me Wrong", "Year Of the Knife" and endless other tunes would feature Simon and I learned so much about placement and timing from him that he is still one of the few drummers I think of when learning new parts and how to transpose some Simon into whatever song it is I'm playing. I wish I could simply thank Simon for his talent and what he's given to me as a drummer.
@aschule5684
Жыл бұрын
That version of "Give Blood" is my personal favorite version of that song and Simons performance is incredible and one of my favorite drum performances ever!
@livingthedream669
Жыл бұрын
Great seeing Lee Sklar on the Toto video. Simon definitely played with many of the greats and enhanced their music.
@vanhunsberger4192
Жыл бұрын
Simon is a treasure. Could listen to him play and talk all day.
@ashleybarker937
Жыл бұрын
Very happy to say I was at the Brixton Academy for the Give Blood performance. Still one of the best live bands i've ever seen. Simon was outstanding
@antoniokofoed7139
Жыл бұрын
His performance of drag me to the roof in 2007 with toto is legendary ! So good
@hazor777
9 ай бұрын
I really envy him - I’m not a drummer , but watching an A List player like Simon watch these moments and recall the memories seems so satisfying, vicariously. To look back on a great career like this has to be very proud
@2012rdl
Жыл бұрын
I would buy endless pints to sit down with Simon and hear another 20 hours of these stories. So talented, creative and humble. It was fitting that he shared a stage with the legends. He belonged there. As far as the “stairway…” gig, we’ve all had moments where we are pulled into last minute, unrehearsed crazy gigs. Only the greats get to do it with Rock’s royalty in front of 50,000 people with the cameras rolling. Stressful, but still very cool!
@hugomuller2339
Жыл бұрын
I met Simon Phillips once in my life. He was very friendly and accommodating. Was happy to take the time for some small talk and an Autograph. He is a real Gentleman and a great Drummer too. Great Moment... Best wishes to everbody 🤘😜
@VickersDoorter
11 ай бұрын
Simon Phillips' drumming on Tears for Fears "Year of the Knife" on their Seeds of Love album has for me one of the most stellar drum performances ever. It's delivered with stunning precision and speed, with not a beat over-played.
@arthung2
11 ай бұрын
that was Simon? That's one of my favorite songs!
@cojones-72
10 ай бұрын
Nice one mate. Thought I was the only one that noticed that performance. It never gets a mention.
@markpetersen5055
9 ай бұрын
IMHO Simons playing on Mike Rutherfords : Smalcreeps Day is his best ever . Check it out
@Darin.Pearson
7 ай бұрын
Wow. I thought that was Manu. I absolutely love the drumming on "Year of the Knife". One of my all time favorite songs and the drumming is perfection.
@PlatinumBlack90038
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Simon ― for your contributions. You are being too modest. Your drumming with both Jeff Beck & Jimmy Page is outstanding! You play with great finesse, precision, timing and style. 🎼🥁💝
@stoyanrashev1653
Жыл бұрын
Simon can be such a monster on the drums ,but he play’s now so elegant and beautiful❤Incredible Drummer
@tonyjackson4099
Жыл бұрын
It’s insane how consistent Simon’s sound has been throughout his entire career.
@MetteC5
Жыл бұрын
The hallmark of true talent
@WaltLingenfelter
11 ай бұрын
Damn .. so great.give blood is red!
@David.Garfield
9 ай бұрын
Simon is a wonderful musician!! we had so much fun on tour together in 1994 with Los Lobotomys.... an amazing drummer & a complete gentleman and he can wire up a studio with the best of them!! This is a great spot with him....well done & cheers 🙂
@mootbooxle
Жыл бұрын
I could watch hours of this type of content, drummers telling the stories behind their notable performances/albums!
@mikemercer5808
Жыл бұрын
Simon has played with so many great musicians/bands. He even played with Judas Priest on their first Columbia release Sin After Sin.
@fernandomartincom
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, only guys like Steve Gadd or Vinnie Colaiuta have had such amazing experiences having played with so many people in the music industry. Rockstars, jazz artists, bands, everybody! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@chrislestermusic
Жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker Group.
@Tim091
Жыл бұрын
David Coverdale's first solo album "White Snake. "
@williamboyle8918
Жыл бұрын
AC/DC
@HNedel
8 ай бұрын
That album had some amazing drumming and it was an all around great effort and step forward for Priest. Their followup Stained Class also had very intricate drumming, don’t remember who was the drummer. Kind of sad that they went for the stripped drum sound for the 80s albums
@TimBatkin
Жыл бұрын
I met Simon back stage after a concert where he was playing with Andy Timmons. A lovely bloke which is exemplified by this video. It is also nice to see his excitement at some of his playing and realisation that other performance (Jimmy Page) was not so good. He accepted that and knows that even the very best musicians sometimes have bad days.
@rathjens
Жыл бұрын
Simon, you made me the drummer that I am! Forever thankful for all the inspiration. What a great video, Drumeo!!! Thank you!!!
@weltbestevideos
11 ай бұрын
I’d give an arm and a leg to sit together with Simon browsing through and chatting about those tapes. Wonderful. I love his art so much.
@markvandenberg5885
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing drummer! Incredible fluidity to his playing
@rubenmedina9156
Жыл бұрын
Love the intro with Pete´s story!
@ripperplaysclon152
11 ай бұрын
Just the idea of seeing Art Blakey, this super elegant sounding drummer going up and saying “Hey, play that shit you play!” cracks me the hell up.
@Racer997
Жыл бұрын
He’s stellar at the kit with every band and performer. I love him most from his one record with Judas Priest.
@gregburrows4192
11 ай бұрын
Yep, began the final process of creating the JP sound...
@auximenies
11 ай бұрын
Sin After Sin is an excellent album. I'm sure you know, but others may be interested to learn that album was produced by Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover.
@raulsuazo5015
Жыл бұрын
Great personality and outstanding drummer
@mc76
Жыл бұрын
Simon's work on the 801 Live album (with Phil Manzanera, Brian Eno, et al.) ranks near the top of any performance I have heard by a drummer in my nearly 70 years. The stickwork on "Baby's on Fire" and the kick drum patterns on "Third Uncle" are particularly spectacular.
@FusionHowie
Жыл бұрын
I had that tape I played it to death in my 87 Supra! Wow 801 Live ! Tomorrow never knows was the best ! Peace from Detroit MI.
@joeyoungs8426
Жыл бұрын
I agree. What a great album. Still have the vinyl, or rather my son now has all my vinyl. Greetings from the greater Detroit area.
@chitlun
Жыл бұрын
You beat me to it! 801 Live is one of my absolute all time favourite albums. I had the pleasure of being at the very Mike Oldfield gig at Wembley in 83 and got to experience Mr Phillips live. Insane to think that was the 10th anniversary show for Tubular Bells and it’s just hit 50!
@marklipson
Жыл бұрын
Phillips' speed and silkiness on 801 Live' "East of Asteroid" are mind-blowing (the only other drummer I've ever seen have the same effect on me live was Bill Bruford in a small club in 1978; his high-hat work was gossamer transcendence). The crispness, power, the changes -- incredible! I believe he accelerates tempo very slightly a couple of times near the end...It's so smooth and subtle (and so ridiculously difficult to achieve so perfectly) that the first few times you hear it, you presume it was an accident (hey, it was the late '70s: a lot of live musicians were inconsistently, er, "peppy")...I don't believe any part of it is a mistake. Just unbelievable.
@mick469
Жыл бұрын
The first time I ever heard 801 Live was on WBCN when I was a teenager in the summer '78!!! They played "TNK" and I was blown away! My math teacher helped me find it in the Village (NYC) later that year!!!
@richards6065
Жыл бұрын
Killer! Simon is and will always be in my top 5 drummers list.
@floodgatestudios1825
Жыл бұрын
The double kick drums at the end of "Give Blood " with Townshend always gets my blood flowing and my head bobbing! Thank you Simon, its one of my favorite drum pieces ever!
@zandola1
Жыл бұрын
His work on the Smallcreeps Day album by Mike Rutherford is absolutely amazing.
@lubmir2k
11 ай бұрын
I was just about to ask if he is the same Simon Phillips that played on Smallcreep's Day. Indeed he is 😂
@loverofnaturalbeauty
Жыл бұрын
I was at the 'Crises' gig at Wembley Stadium. When my girlfriend and I went to our seats we found two other people sitting in them. After a discussion with someone from the arena staff about how could two sets of tickets be issued for the same seats, this person went off to sort things out. They came back with a gentleman from Mr. Oldfield's team, who said that he had had a word with "Mike" and that we were to be put in the 'Family and Friends' box with his apologies for the mix-up. It was a great night and I have to say that 'Shadow on the Wall' was a great way to finish things off. Thanks for your part in such a great night.
@wimkippers7085
Жыл бұрын
What a Great story! I would have been there 😅 I saw MO in 1993, 1999 and 2000.
@markhedges1194
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful Video Simon! And may I say a massive thank you, to you and Mike for making Crises not only an Epic Iconic Album, but my favourite Mike Oldfield album of all time! The Production is fantastic, the depth and use of Stereo from the very quiet to the loudest parts of the work, is dynamically mind blowing! I love every second of it, and thats why I wanted to become a Drummer/Producer myself. Thank you so much for the inspiration flawless production on this most amazing album of all time! You guys rock! God bless!
@matijadrummer
Жыл бұрын
I just couldn't stop smiling while he was reacting to Rosanna. Just a legend!!!!!
@DavePainkiller
Жыл бұрын
His drumming certainly helped Priest turn the corner and really find their sound. Shame he couldn't go on tour with them in '77, but finding Les Binks was a godsend at that time. Simon is magical, pure and simple. He adapts to everything so flawlessly and effortlessly.
@theghostofsw6276
Жыл бұрын
I think Simon hooked Priest up with Les Binks. Too bad Priest's management treated Les poorly..it was a great sound that was sadly short lived.
@justinngariki
11 ай бұрын
Les was so good. @@theghostofsw6276
@ifgwelf
Ай бұрын
@@theghostofsw6276 wtf Simon played for Judas Priest?? Insane
@M2Mil7er
Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to chat with Simon and Steve on the Toto tour bus during the German leg of their Livefields tour in the early '00s, as an old band of mine joined them as a support act for a handful of dates. He hasn't aged in 20 years. What a nice bloke. Thanks for being generous with your time, and of course all the great drumming! (I've got a soft spot for his early work with Jack Bruce on his formative solo outings).
@nicklloyd6263
Жыл бұрын
biggest smile on my face watching all of this - what a player, what a person. And great idea for a video, Drumeo 🙂
@klaseronen7535
11 ай бұрын
Happy to have heard and seen him play live, a great experience! Best greetings to Simon from Finland! 🇫🇮🥳🥁
@andyracksthecams
Жыл бұрын
Wow. The Who Join Together. That was the gig that got me into Simon. I bought it on Laser Disc. What a gig. This is great. Simon my favourite drummer.
@danielegruppioni1029
Жыл бұрын
👏. 🔝!!! 👋
@boysherman
Жыл бұрын
I recorded it off HBO and still have the VHS somewhere. His drumming floored me as a 16year old. It was perfect for that band.
@leokimvideo
2 ай бұрын
Just highlights the way really nice talented people get the really good gigs.
@Deathblow85
Жыл бұрын
What a cool man and a damn good drummer, know him through TOTO and totally amazed now at all the stuff this guy helped make possible.
@JoseMTamez
9 ай бұрын
Space Boogie will always be my number one favorite. I think you were what 18 or 19 back 1981, and I was graduating from high school. Nobody, up until that point, was doing anything like that with double bass, that I knew of anyway. I know Jeff always had some great musicians playing on his albums, but There and Back is a classic and just awesome. I loved every song on that album. I couldn't wait to get the Modern Drummer issue with you on the front cover and read your interview. I was hoping to get some insight into how a drummer could be that good at such an early age. Well, I learned a great deal from that interview. Playing drums since five, you father being a conductor, (I may be wrong because I'm trying to remember from that year), and you just being a drum prodigy. That track woke me up and opens my eyes/ears to so many possibilities on drums. Thanks for all the great years! True genius! Also, to clear up an argument with me and a friend, didn't you play with Andy Gibbs?
@yb8080
Жыл бұрын
Simon, one of the greatest drummers. Thank you for the music.
@MatChew75
Жыл бұрын
He had an exceptional career with Pete townsend. He was incredible on the studio albums like Empty glass, all the best cowboys have Chinese eyes White city And iron man. The first three are exceptional albums and just amazing drumming. I believe he was the studio and touring drummer for all those albums.
@fiveanddimekl
Жыл бұрын
I had the honour of meeting Simon in Kuala Lumpur in the early 90's. To have a conversation with him later after his drum clinic ended was an unexpected pleasure. A genuinely nice guy and true gentleman.
@ippacholuk7317
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating way to look at some of Simon Phillips' great drum performances. I recall seeing a few of the tours Simon referenced, (Jeff Beck , The Who and the ARMS Fest tour). Very grateful to Simon Phillips for being a constant musical inspiration. Absolute joy to watch him perform!
@kooijbas
10 ай бұрын
I saw Simon play with Toto at the Night of the Proms in 1994 (in Antwerp or Rotterdam) as a 13 year old. He and his whole drum kit came from under the stage with a lift and his double bass drums lit up when he struck them. Made a huge impact on me as a young drummer.
@pedroalmeida9596
11 ай бұрын
You played with Mike Oldfield...Your Salieri moment. You were a very lucky drummer. To play and produce for mike is what i like about you.
@sethcashman1011
Жыл бұрын
"Okay, enough of that." No, Simon, it's never enough! 😄Impossible to overstate how much I enjoyed this. I knew all of the performances (and was actually present for a couple them), but few of the stories. Particluarly loved the one about Art and Billy. Love Si so very much. Thanks for this.
@amv240
Жыл бұрын
What a nice and inspiring guy!!!
@davidmarsalis1522
Жыл бұрын
His a fantastic musician. Great Drummer played with so many amazing musicians. Simon is a serious artist. Also, a producer, and also plays in many odd timing signatures and keeps it with a groove his is amazing musician he really is.
@Cgee3
11 ай бұрын
This channel is putting out fantastic content.
@ktpinnacle
9 ай бұрын
These recordings of musicians and their histories is invaluable. The way their work intertwines with others. His tip of the hat to others still here and long gone. Wonderful and necessary stuff.
@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797
Жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of fun to hear about the behind the scenes stuff that only the band knows about. I could have watched for another hour 👍✌️☮️
@MrFg1980
Жыл бұрын
Saw Simon with Jeff Beck in Sept 1980 touring There and Back. I still haven't gotten over it...
@john316fun
Жыл бұрын
Same, but it was in Lakeland, FL on October 4th, 1980. He blew my socks off.
@chelfyn
Жыл бұрын
I would listen to Simons war stories for hours!
@jde9095
9 ай бұрын
100%
@chrishalstead4405
11 ай бұрын
What a lovely, humble, talented man.
@BenMinal
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video. Simon is a LEGEND
@philrobertson5459
Жыл бұрын
I love his demeanor, intelligent and well spoken.. and a motherfer of a drummer. This was too short though I was left wanting to hear so much more. Saw him live with Beck in 82 .. great ..
@bensexton254
Жыл бұрын
I am just getting to know a lot of Simon's playing days now that I'm older. Somehow I missed out on these gems in my younger days as a drummer. He is a fantastic player and a proper English gentleman as well. Class act!
@mikehunn1813
10 ай бұрын
The Deep End Live is one of my favourite live shows. Absolute class. And no small part of that is Simon's performance. That man deserves a beer.
@RolfWamFjell
Жыл бұрын
More of this please! So good when you guys are tapping into the rich music history of the modern drum kit.
@Rondo2ooo
11 ай бұрын
I must have been around 10 or 11 years old when my older brother bought Crises. When I heard the drums sound and performance, it was all I wanted to do. Only years later I would be able to buy my first drum set. I still enjoy playing Crisis. Thanks Simon for inspiring me!
@scottlowell493
Жыл бұрын
Sy-Phy is a drummer's drummer. I've watched his work since i discovered it with Pete Townsend/Empty glass. He's one of the most versatile and consistent drummers on earth. Same drum brand, same drum setup for over 40 years. Great "war" stories! Always liked the super-clean sound from his kits. (tuning and playing of course)
@frikkied2638
Жыл бұрын
Session drummers are just so good and versatile.
@joecap2919
10 ай бұрын
Simon may be the greatest all around drummer alive. And a humble guy
@chrishmmm2202
Жыл бұрын
Another great live video w/Simon is The Best live in Japan ‘90- John Entwistle, Keith Emerson, Skunk Baxter, and Joe Walsh playing songs from their back catalogs together- fascinating
@alexugljesic
Жыл бұрын
Simon, you have no idea how many times I've listened, and still listen that Wembley arena concert only because of your solo in Crises finale (Crises album also, one of my all time No1). And, Mount teide dum part also, by the way. Thank you for your music Simon. Regards from Serbia, and believe me I am not your only fan over here...
@wimkippers7085
Жыл бұрын
And also the Discovery tour with Mike in 1984!
@shadowsins
11 ай бұрын
Art Blakey One of my favorite jazz drummer and it is amazing to see him give you advice.
@VTCharley13
Жыл бұрын
I’m embarrassed I’ve never heard of him until now. What a humble but tremendous talent.
@joekuul8769
Жыл бұрын
Same, and agree.
@gutgolf74
Жыл бұрын
@@joekuul8769 Are you both joking??
@joekuul8769
Жыл бұрын
Nope. I'm not a musician. Didn't have a clue who drummed for The Who after Keith Moon died (I was 13). Same for Toto when Jeff Porcaro died (I was 27 and working two jobs. Never heard of him until, maybe, 8-10 years ago). I've heard the music, of course, but don't follow [most] bands so religiously that I know the names of every member. Love watching drummers, though, as I'm fascinated by people who can do 4 things at once with their bodies (5 things if you include singing), when I can't even do two, lol. Just discovered Drumeo's channel a couple of months ago and I'm enjoying it immensely; learning new things every day, too, often from the comments.
@drummingdog5706
11 ай бұрын
What a guy! What an absolutely outstanding human being!
@Tyrell_Corp2019
Жыл бұрын
5:16 Page is literally stomping the beat. "Simon... downbeat HERE". 😂 That section of Stairway is one of the most deceptively trickiest parts. The phrase starts on the upbeat. Most don't get it. (I can't believe you guys found that clip. I just watched at the end of the internet recently).
@Metragnome_Images
Ай бұрын
Give blood is one of my all time favourite drum tracks..... just a boss of a groove that gets ya pumped every time you hear it.
@fredfox3851
Жыл бұрын
It is weirdly satisfying to know that ONE time in his drumming career, Simon, (through no fault of his own), was less than perfect for five seconds. But when Mr. Page asks, who could say no. What an outstanding career he has had.
@TheKitchenerLeslie
Жыл бұрын
It's a comedy of errors and not all his fault. Jimmy was strung out on smack and still depressed over losing Bonham and Zeppelin, his baby. If you watch the whole performance, you can even see he's missing a tooth because he just isn't taking care of himself anymore and he's anorexic-thin. He also stopped playing guitar for a long time, so he was out of practice and super sloppy. You feel like he could fall over at any moment. This also probably explains why nobody else wanted to play with him. There's a few shots of Clapton and Beck looking at each other with worried looks on their faces because they know what's up.
@drumsNstuff79
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKitchenerLeslie Yeah, this is sadly true. The Firm was Paul Rodger's attempt to get him back on his feet. But it was short lived. Thankfully by the end of the decade Jimmy was sober and sounding back to his normal self.
@TheKitchenerLeslie
Жыл бұрын
@@drumsNstuff79 It's stated in I'm With the Band by Pamela de Barres when he quit using, but I can't remember the year. I think it was shortly after this, though. He looks great in the Firm videos, but quitting sped up his aging. He looks like a gangly teen at the ARMS Concert. A year later he's starting to look more his age. I've noticed heroin keeps a lot of addicts looking young... until they quit or die.
@davidf6326
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKitchenerLeslie Seems like Jimmy Page, drummers and lack of rehearsal are quite a consistent theme. Don't mention Live Aid - I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it! 😁 I'm not surprised Simon Phillips was having difficulties - Page's playing is all over the place. Jimmy Page is the diametric opposite of someone like Brian May, who is a true professional.
@TheKitchenerLeslie
Жыл бұрын
@@davidf6326 Stupid bot
@chrisfreeman4957
Жыл бұрын
Saw Simon in the early 80s at a local music store drum clinic. Life changing!
@tonyphillips6648
11 ай бұрын
In my youth I had an album Sid Phillips and the Simon sound, I was in awe then as a 12 yr old drummer, now Im 62 and still playing, still in awe of your amazing talent.
@igorlemes1123
Жыл бұрын
To this day, my favorite of his performances is still Smoke n' Mirrors with Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern. Pure drumming greatness - Love it!
@jplapp2862
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. That is one of my all time favorites. After watching it the first I felt exhausted from the excitement it generated in me.
@got2bharmony
Жыл бұрын
You beat me to this one. I totally agree with you, simply stunning playing by Simon. I wonder how he rates that session looking back?
@Griuofficial
11 ай бұрын
What a great drummer, good luck Simon . Thanks for the video
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