Simon Phillips (drummer)

Simon Phillips
Phillips in 2017
Background information
Born (1957-02-06) 6 February 1957
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1969–present
Formerly of
Websitesimon-phillips.com

Simon Phillips (born 6 February 1957) is an English jazz fusion and rock drummer, songwriter, and record producer, based in the United States. He worked with rock bands during the 1970s and 1980s, and was the drummer for the band Toto from 1992 to 2014.

Phillips worked as a session drummer for Phil Manzanera's 801, Jeff Beck, Big Country, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, Bernie Marsden, Jon Lord, Nik Kershaw, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc, the Chemical Brothers, Pete Townshend, and the Who. He was the drummer for the Who during the band's American reunion tour in 1989.