Simon Phillips On Demos With Toto, Stage Mixes with The Who, and Why Good Gigs Teach You Nothing.#18

Simon Phillips is not just any drummer; he’s a GRAMMY® Award-nominated virtuoso whose drumming is renowned across the globe. Known for his technical brilliance and unmistakable musicality, Simon has carved out a legendary career that spans rock, fusion, and jazz. Whether laying down hard-hitting beats for rock icons or navigating the intricate rhythms of jazz fusion, Simon’s drumming is defined by precision, power, and an undeniable emotional depth.
Simon’s musical journey began in the 1970s and 80s, working with some of the biggest names in rock, including Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, and The Who. In 1992, he stepped into the spotlight with Toto, continuing to showcase his extraordinary talent until 2014.
But Simon’s contributions extend beyond his work with these iconic bands. He also led the fusion band Darwin, known for its innovative approach and complex compositions. And through his own project, Protocol, Simon has explored the realms of progressive rock and jazz fusion, producing albums that highlight his skill as both a drummer and a composer.
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[@stevolene]

Kudos to Simon for helping this very young podcaster through this interview

[@rhynestoneproductions]

It's definitely easier when you have a great guest like Simon.

[@Gylfi465]

He's a nice guy isn't he? Very friendly and a pleasure to listen to. His narrative just flows effortless. No wonder he fit in so well in with Luke and Paich and the band. Not all talented people are easy to get along and work with long term.

[@pannocchio]

Good interview, I enjoyed it a lot.

[@CrashwaggonMusic]

Fantastic interview. Could easily listen to Simon talking for several hours. Not only a phenomenal drummer, but I swear he must be one of the nicest blokes you could find anywhere in the business as well. And that drum sound...unbelievable.

[@christiankuhn7728]

I do not have the Time to listen that much to Interviews of Drummers. This was worth every Minute...

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@christiankuhn7728 so happy to hear. Simon made for an easy interview.

[@SleepingOrchard]

This is a fantastic interview! Such interesting insights!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

Thank you so much! This was so fun to put together.

[@sergioponti22]

Nice to be quoted by Simon, as I'm the "one who transcribed his transition exercise beautifully". Thank you for the amazing interview!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@sergioponti22 do you have a link?? Would love to include it in the show notes??

[@sergioponti22]

@@rhynestoneproductions hello! Ask Simon if he's fine with maybe. If he's ok, I'd be glad to!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@sergioponti8902 I'll reach out.

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@sergioponti22 just reached out to Simon's team, and they said he is totally fine with sharing them. Share them here, and I will pin the comment.

[@totogroove]

@@rhynestoneproductionsIs this about the 1-2-3-4 exercise? I’m not through the great video yet, but I once played that one together with him on stage 😉

[@Gylfi465]

To be the first choice to take Jeff's seat after his tragic death is one thing. Going there without being intimidated by the prospect of being measured against Sir Porcaro and just absolutely kill that gig with good character and incredible talent for music is totally another. I wonder who the second and third choices for a Toto drummer were in the process? Who could have done that better than this guy? I consider Simon a brother and I've been a fan since the Mike Oldfield 5 Miles out summer tour show in Nice, south of France early 80's. Totally blew me away. Much respect.

[@TheDrummersGalaxy]

amazing interview and format. Thanks so much. Learned some. Agree with the big bass problem when playing live. Discovered my self that these basses do actually severe harm. Best wishes🎶🖖resistance is.... 😅😊

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@TheDrummersGalaxy thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words.

[@fess04]

Simon is incredible. and continually inspiring over my 40 years playing. listen to his work and projects with Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati. so great :) . DarWin is great!!!!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@fess04 any albums in particular? There's so many great ones.

[@fess04]

@@rhynestoneproductions i recommend Phoenix which they did essentially as a duo .. The last Planet X i believe it's called Quantum. Simon in production there. Really great

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@fess04 I'll definitely check it out. It sounds right up my alley.

[@jcdrums2798]

thanks so so lot for this wonderful moment

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@jcdrums2798 you're welcome. It was my pleasure.

[@sturla75]

Such a lovely interview. Really enjoyed it.

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@sturla75 thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed.

[@hellion605]

it’s always very interesting to listen to Simon, always :) thanks a lot for such interesting and long interview, it was really informative and pleasant at the same time

[@rhynestoneproductions]

Thank you so much for listening and the kind words. I'm definitely trying to make that balance. Glad to know I succeeded. 😂

[@enricoferraresi]

Great interview, one of the best! Great questions, very specific. Thank you!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@enricoferraresi thank you so much! Always trying to deliver the most information possible.

[@DPGlu]

Insanely good interview 🎉

[@rhynestoneproductions]

Thank you so much! It is easy when you have a guest like Simon.

[@jornthedrummer]

Amazing interview. Thank you!

[@rhynestoneproductions]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stevenpurdy2235]

Because we play a loud instrument I have found many effective ways to improve and grow on the drums without disturbing the neighbors. Such as body drumming, playing the arm of the couch or a pillow, or using those amazing trained ears 🦻 to play in my head . 🥁 So I know what Simon is talking about.

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@stevenpurdy2235 so smart. Glad those methods work.

[@DlikinDrums]

Simon the Best !!!! ❤❤❤

[@rhynestoneproductions]

100% agree. Thanks for checking out the podcast.

[@DlikinDrums]

@@rhynestoneproductions I had the pleasure of working with Simon !

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@DlikinDrums oh wow! How was that? I bet it was insane.

[@DlikinDrums]

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[@hybrydsanity5857]

I saw the Beck there and back tour, that's still in the top 3 drummer performances I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of greats since then.

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@hybrydsanity5857 I'm so jealous. That must have been an amazing experience.

[@CurtisDWhale]

Looking forward for the 2nd episode with Simon. 🙂

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@CurtisDWhale definitely will happen. Got a few more awesome guest coming on till then. Stay tuned. 🤘🤘🤘

[@stevenpurdy2235]

Hey drummers, don't ever agree to be part of playing a gig in a glass room. Back in the 90' s I was playing in a 3 piece band that wrote their own material. We were involved in a east coast college tour playing in a glass atrium at Stockton state in southern New Jersey. The acoustics were so bad trying to play in a glass building, it was the most embarrassing gig of my Music career.

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@stevenpurdy2235 that sounds like a sound guy's worst nightmare. Haha

[@mikalroyhansen9586]

Simon a love you ❤❤❤❤ Kh Mik Roy

[@rhynestoneproductions]

Thank you for checking out the pod. ❤❤

[@perandersson5070]

Swedish engineer is Leif Mases

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@perandersson5070 a legend. Thank you for clarifying.

[@stevenpurdy2235]

Simon was referring to the Rose Bowl

[@rhynestoneproductions]

@@stevenpurdy2235 interesting!

[@ken8283]

The slap back Simon talks about is so disorienting. I remember playing a gig in a long rectangular room where I would hit the kick and hear it again almost as loud a second later... I had the monitors as loud as possible to drown out the reflection. My ears are still ringing lol

[@ken8283]

Great interview! Love Simon, especially Protocol 4 :)