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Simon Phillips: Five decades behind the drum kit

From pioneering double bass drumming in metal to redefining groove with Toto, The Who, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, Hiromi, and ...
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“I didn't recognise him. I found out later it was Dave Gilmour!”: Simon Phillips' chaotic session with Pete Townshend

Simon Phillips has enjoyed being 'first call' drummer for recorded performances by rock royalty – Jeff Beck, The Who, Asia, Toto, Mike Rutherford, Jack Bruce, Jon Anderson… With such a wide-ranging ...
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Simon Phillips signs up for the new Karmakanic album

Former The Who and Toto drummer Simon Phillips will drum on the upcoming Karmakanic album, currently going by the working title of Transmutation, band leader Jonas Reingold has announced. The new ...
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How Simon Phillips became rock’s most in-demand drummer

Legendary drummer Simon Phillips reflects on an extraordinary career spanning Toto, The Who, Judas Priest, Jeff Beck, Stanley ...
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Simon Phillips on Protocol, Precision, and the Power of the Hang

Legendary drummer Simon Phillips joins host Steve Roby to discuss five decades of rhythmic mastery, from teenage session work in 1970s London to leading the modern jazz fusion powerhouse Protocol.