Simon Wright (musician)
Simon Wright | |
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Wright with AC/DC in 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simon J. Wright |
| Born | 19 June 1963 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Simon Wright (born 19 June 1963) is an English drummer best known for his work with rock bands AC/DC and Dio. He started playing drums at the age of 13 and cites Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge and John Bonham as his greatest influences. He was also the drummer for Rhino Bucket, UFO and Operation: Mindcrime.