Simon Phillips' Drum Channel Masterclass Drum Solo

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Simon Phillips - Regarded as one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, Simon's style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether rock, fusion, or jazz, Simon applies the same precision and intensity to his drumming, which never lacks emotion, intensity, and feel. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Simon worked with diverse bands and artists, including Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Pete Townshend, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc, and The Who. After Jeff Porcaro's death in 1992, he became part of the world-famous rock band Toto.

After leaving the group in 2014, Simon continued his extraordinary session career and explored new and exciting areas of the fusion and progressive rock worlds as both a drummer and producer.

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[SaS-Music]

Who needs a band when you’ve got Simon Phillips?! 😂 No party tricks. No “shorts”. Just pure musicality. A true master of the art. Thanks, Simon and Drum Channel, 🙏🏻

[CaptainSpyware]

Simon will go down in history as one of the most musical, influental and complete drummers of all time. His level of ambidextrous control is insane. He truly is one of the GOATs.

[robgas]

Such a technical and melodic drummer. A very rare talent

[bryanmunroe]

"Simon, how many rack toms?"
Simon: Yes!!

[icerag]

Simon has the most beautiful drum set layout I've ever seen. He uses it so musically through his famous open-handed technique.

[citydrums]

A very musical drummer...over the decades: the immortal Simon Phillips.

[songforjehovah]

Simon's performance is brilliant as always. The triple snare is unique.

[benmorris]

I love Simon Phillips. Dude is a BEAST! So smooth and fluid. He makes it look effortless. Going to see Toto again in a couple weeks. Man, I wish he was still with them. Jeff Porcaro was a groove master. I love Jeff. What Simon did with those songs was masterful. He made them his own while paying tribute to Jeff's original parts.

[sebk]

Out of this world, always musical and a technical masterpiece

[frankkalejo]

His drum sound is very distinctive. Always fantastic

[stevewilcock]

Simon is an incredible player.
A real treat to watch.He knows his stuff.

[joebowman]

Simon is just the full package. A master on the kit, musicality that has been world class for decades and the best example of a true professional.

[MrPercussionPete]

Simon has the most beautiful snaredrum sound I've ever heard. And what a fine drummer he is.

[jazzpianoman]

The sound he’s getting from those drums and the accuracy of his playing, just out of this world.

[hansvanhees]

A real Master !! And his snare and toms sounds amazing as always. Toms so open and clean. Snare tuning...perfekt to my ears 😊

[christschinwon]

That was like watching a suspense movie, you're on the edge of your seat and can't wait to see what happens next! Beautifully constructed solo. All the elements in there and the tom turning? Pure perfection

[teozzolo]

That snare! What a sound! What a Groove of every drum! More of a Drummer… a real musician…. Great!

[jefersomalmeida]

Mestre dos ele é muito musical...
Não é desses barulhentos que só mostram velocidade e
Gospel

[soujrnr]

The dude is from another planet. I never tire of watching his unbeatable polyrhythms! What a genius!!

[FrankPCarpi]

The exceptional hand speed and independent use of all four limbs is apparent throughout the years of Simon Phillips' drumming career. He is a very consistent and versatile drummer, and anyone who he has performed with will attest to that. I have been working on my independence since I have been forced to learn to because of the size of my kit. That was the driving force behind Simon's open handed drumming style. You can see that he can lead with either hand, or foot, and the way he uses his left hand on the ride cymbal too. This is the man to take lessons from if you really want to perfect your skills.