![]() ![]() Expanding his career from drumming to writing solo projects, Simonrecorded his first album "Protocol" in 1988, followed by "ForceMajeure" in 1992. ![]() The most recent Toto record "Throughthe Looking Glass" took the band in 2002/03 on extensive concert tripsto Europe and Asia. 1998 saw the recording of another Toto studio album entitled"Mindfields", followed by 2 years of touring around the world of whichthe live CD "Livefields" captures. This great year included tours ofEurope, Japan and The United States, and a performance at The North SeaJazz Festival. In 1997 Simon took a break from Toto in order to reach a personalmilestone: He took his own band on tour, and for the first time he wasthe bandleader, and it was his music. After recording the Toto album "Tambu" in 1995, anotheryear of touring followed in 1996, covering Europe, Japan, SE Asia andSouth America. He has remained a full time memberever since. In 1992 Simon decided to move to the USA, coinciding with being askedto join Toto for their world tour. To date he has toured andrecorded with many bands and artists, including: Mick Jagger, The Who,Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Peter Gabriel, Joe Satriani, Tears for Fears,Judas Priest, Roxy Music, Michael Schenker, Nik Kershaw, Phd., AlDiMeola, 801, Pete Townshend, Russ Ballard, Robert Palmer, Stanleċlarke, The Pretenders, Jon Anderson, Whitesnake and Dave Gilmour. ![]() In his early twenties he was well on his way to having amusical career nothing short of brilliance. Simon soon became one of London's most celebrated sessiondrummers. With an offer to play in the musicalJesus Christ Superstar, his path was marked and his career in fullbloom. Simon'sprofessional musical career began at the early age of twelve,performing and recording with his father's - Sid Phillips - Dixielandband until he turned sixteen. Simon Phillips is by far one of theworld's most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not onlyreflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility.Whether it is Rock, Fusion or Jazz, Simon applies the same precisionand intensity to his drumming, which is never lacking in emotion andfeel. ![]()
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