| Date: | Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 19:00:58 (CST) |
| Name: | Nirav Shah |
| Comments: |
Love seeing your drumming in the ARMS concert video. It must have been a blast to play with some of MY heroes (Clapton, PAGE, Beck)! Thoroughly love the
work that you did on that one! Thanks. Best wishes. |
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| Date: | Friday, December 16, 2005 at 21:19:10 (CST) |
| Name: | alec |
| Comments: | hi simon ....sometime we find a reason to play guitar ......cos its easier... see you in another lifetime |
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| Date: | Friday, December 16, 2005 at 13:15:49 (CST) |
| Name: | Peter Morrison |
| Comments: |
I've been a big fan of yours since your videos came out in the nineties. Also love the Psycho Derelict footage! Is there any way
to get "Returns" on DVD? Any clinics near Toronto in the near future?
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| Date: | Friday, December 16, 2005 at 12:22:05 (CST) |
| Name: | Fredrik |
| Comments: | Hello Simon.
I would just like to say that i´m looking forward to see you in Stockholm - Sweden in Mars 2006. I have always liked you and Toto aswell. And now i´m not going to loose my chance to see you guys. Oh... another thing, I know this is a little bit old etc. But I would like to say that no other drummer could take Jeff´s place as well as you do!
You are my all!
// Fredrik. |
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| Date: | Friday, December 16, 2005 at 09:30:44 (CST) |
| Name: | George F. |
| Comments: | Hey simon nice Page. Are you comming to switzerland (Mühle Hunziken) again in 2006? It's just to long ago since your last concert in there.
Greets from a big Fan
Cheers George |
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| Date: | Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 11:30:29 (CST) |
| Name: | Jim |
| E-Mail: |
jim@drumart.com |
| Country: |
USA |
| Comments: | My name is Jim, and I am the owner of DrumART.com,
a manufacturer of custom bass drum heads. We are currently auctioning off a number of celebrity custom drum heads to help put instruments back in the hands
of music students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Two of these heads are autographed by Simon and other drumming icons including Steward Copeland of The Police
and John "JR" Robinson. Check the following page for links to all of the auctions as well as descriptions of the heads: http://www.drumart.com/katrinarelief/
Simon autographed the two "Bring the Music Back" heads. So, aside from being a MONSTER drummer, Simon's also a tres cool dude. Thanks for your support of this
worthy cause! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 15:16:45 (CST) |
| Name: | Chris Parrish |
| E-Mail:
| cparrish60@gmail.com |
| Country: |
USA |
| Comments: | Haven't been to one of your shows, but I
often play my DVD of Roger Daltrey's 1994 birthday concert at Carnegie Hall. You are fantastic!
Chris Parrish
Atlanta, GA |
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| Date: | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 07:16:00 (CST) |
| Name: | Jason Cruz |
| E-Mail: | cruzee83@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Singapore |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
I'm currently 22 yrs old, and I've been drumming for about 8 years. I just want to thank you for being a huge inspiration to me in developing my own style. I see your playing as a celebration of all the other drummers, who have made a big impact on you (thinking Billy Cobham, Tony Williams e.t.c...), whilst having your own creative and artistic stamp on your work.
One thing I've learnt from hearing and seeing you play is, no matter how fantastic you are technically, you're still only worth the substance of your groove.
Once again, my heartfelt gratitude. Long may you contribute the music world!
God Bless. |
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| Date: | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 05:51:05 (CST) |
| Name: | René |
| E-Mail: |
sonoruser@loopfriek.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hallo Simon, your drumming is one of the most finest drumming I ever heared and saw. But your snaresound on the DVD "Live in Amsterdam" is not as powerfull as the sounds you have at the "Absolutely Tour" or "Tamboo Tour"!
Please, get back to your Rock-Sound!
I see you on 10-March-2006, Essen (Grugahalle)
Be in good health! Bye |
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| Date: | Friday, December 02, 2005 at 17:30:24 (CST) |
| Name: | Mattias Mårtenson |
| E-Mail: | malo7576@msn.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | See you in Stockholm. This is like christmas for me when you are comming to Sweden. |
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| Date: | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 16:00:18 (CST) |
| Name: | darklund |
| E-Mail: | frederic.joniaux@neuf.fr |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | Hey Simon
you're the best drummer I ever seen in term of style and musicality .I'm fan since I met you in France when you came with Toto
I would like you go in France with your own group for a gig .It would be so nice
Drummestly,
Fred
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| Date: | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 02:21:55 (CST) |
| Name: | Chris Kollman |
| E-Mail: |
chriskis@ix.netcom.com |
| Country: |
USA |
| Comments: | Hi Simon! Hope all is well with you. You've been a huge inspiration for quite some time now, unfortunately, I've only been able to see you live once - which was great, a smaller club (for you guys) with Toto in Minneapolis in '92/'93. Can't wait to hear the new disc! Though it seems that since your move to the U.S., you (and Toto) have spent more time overseas - hopefully I'll get the chance to see you again soon. Love your work! Keep it coming!
~Chris |
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| Date: | Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 17:16:29 (CST) |
| Name: | D'uane Dawkins |
| E-Mail: |
donwuan33@yahoo.com |
| Country: |
USA |
| Comments: | Hey Simon,
DudeI've read that you co-produced "PLANET X's" "MOONBABIES". That is like one of my favorite projects. Hopefully in the near future you will do something with them again. By the way, when are you coming to Michigan. I seen you play as far as video is concerned but dude, I want to see you play up close and in person. Love your work and keep it up! Oh yea check out my band's website. www.funkilinium.com
Peace
D'uane |
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| Date: | Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 10:32:18 (CST) |
| Name: | Rockin' Rigger |
| E-Mail: | kooknacher@aol.com |
| Country: | California |
| Comments: | The shows at the Baked
Potato Nov.17 & 18 were fantastic! Mike Miller was great on guitar, Patrice on keys was very good & Bunny & Simon were holding things together.
What a great place to see incredible musicians play together. It's worth the 6 hour drive from San Francisco just to see Simon play.Thanks for the amazing 2 shows & keep them coming !!! Cheers! |
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| Date: | Friday, November 18, 2005 at 20:49:03 (CST) |
| Name: | Born |
| E-Mail: | 82648242472874@yahoo.com |
| Country: | united states |
| Comments: | Help to choose a videocamera. What standard to choose? |
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| Date: | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 15:15:49 (CST) |
| Name: | David O'Neill |
| E-Mail: | dso@iquest.net |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simmon, are Toto planning to tour the USA with the release of Falling In Between and do you have any plans on a new set of Tama's for the new tour? |
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| Date: | Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 20:00:29 (CST) |
| Name: | Korean Um Jin Yong |
| E-Mail: | finklally@hanmail.net |
| Country: | Korea |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!!! Korea clinic Lesson very wonderfull!! I Remember?
ToTo Korea Concert and Amsterdam Concert Video Speaking^^ Korea Concert Sign~^^*
My Home Page~
WWW.Cyworld.com/ujydrums0808 ^^
just as You Together Photo~!! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 08:07:22 (CST) |
| Name: | Olof Lennartsson Vässmar |
| E-Mail: |
olof.lv@telia.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | PLEASE SIMON, COME TO SWEDEN! GOTHENBURG!!
//Olof |
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| Date: | Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 06:14:30 (CST) |
| Date: | Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 03:45:55 (CST) |
| Name: | Charl Anderson |
| E-Mail: |
Charl.Anderson@eskom.co.za |
| Country: |
Pietersburg, South Africa |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
Thanx for the years of inspirational plying and the greatest influance you've been drumming wise!! You are the BEST all around drummer EVER! Keep it up! |
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| Date: | Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 20:40:32 (CST) |
| Name: | jameskelley |
| E-Mail: |
jkelley6.1@netzero.net |
| Country: |
unitedstates |
| Comments: |
simon what was it like working with the members of asia with john and geoff and guthie thank jim kelley |
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| Date: | Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 10:01:18 (CST) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Country: |
Testmessage |
| Comments: | Test |
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| Date: | Friday, November 04, 2005 at 20:41:14 (CST) |
| Name: | Scott Halliday |
| E-Mail: |
scotthalliday2000@hotmail.com |
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Country: | Ireland |
| Comments: |
hi, i'm trying my best to figure to out dave's gone skiing, its pretty hard. can anyone help me out, its in 17/4, right? anyone got transcriptions? thanks.. |
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| Date: | Friday, November 04, 2005 at 17:07:11 (CST) |
| Name: | TANNO |
| E-Mail: | cigare-77@hotmail.com |
| Country: | macedonia.europe |
| Comments: | i am using your drum kits from the artist drums vst module.they sound soo good.but you must doo your perdonal sampling cd whith your drums.what do you think
you play whery good whery nice whith your bassdrums.ok thanks philoooooooo |
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| Date: | Monday, October 31, 2005 at 05:31:56 (CST) |
| Name: | lawrence napoco |
| E-Mail: | drummersungit@yahoo.com |
| Country: | philippines |
| Comments: | well, i just want to thanks simon phillips on his drum clinic here at the philippines.
thanks for giving me many ideas on the drums. hope you come back here and do more clinics.
more power to you and to toto!!! |
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| Date: | Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 13:48:17 (CST) |
| Name: | Mike Pyett |
| E-Mail: | mike.pyett@ntlworld.com |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | H E L P
Have just heard you playing the Hendrix "Who Knows" with Jack Bruce....Absolutely stunning but where can i buy it ?
Thanks
Mike |
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| Date: | Friday, October 28, 2005 at 00:20:19 (CDT) |
| Name: | Lee Chun Jiang |
| E-Mail: |
zildjian@ms79.url.com.tw |
| Country:
| Taiwan |
| Comments: |
Just saw your clinic in Taipei on Oct.26th, it's like a Dream-Come-True for me! I saw you playing in a big concert named "The Best" on Japanese satellite TV channel, whicn also included Keith Emerson on keyboards, Joe Walsh on guitars, and late John Entwistle on basses.Since that you are definitely my all time drum hero! And the Toto's Taipei concert in '96 (or '97)was one of the best concerts ever holded in Taiwan! I really want to thank you for the two GREAT nights in Taipei, and for being the most inspiration in my drumming. Thanks! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 11:00:03 (CDT) |
| Name: | FERENC |
| E-Mail: |
WWW.MUSICCORNER@STONLINE.SK |
| Country: | NOVE ZAMKY SLOVAKIA |
| Comments: | HELLO SIMON !
I LOVE YOU YOUR MUSIC AND TOTO!!!!!!!!
THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DVD IS FANTASTIC.
CONCERT IN PRAGUE 1999. BUDAPEST 2000 AND WIEN 2002.THE BEST MOMENT IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!! GOOD LUCK !!!!!! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 02:20:30 (CDT) |
| Name: | Hacky Yip |
| E-Mail: | hacky_yipyip@yahoo.com.hk |
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Comments: | Hello Simon,
I've seen you at your drum clinic in Hong Kong last night~~ Honestly, i'm not a drummer, but my husband is. He's call 'emil'! He loves to play drum and like to see the drum clinic! But his english is not good, so i go with him! When I saw you that played the drum, wah... wonderful.. You hit the drum kits so quick,how can you do that? Hopefully, you can give my husband some technique about drum or any course somewhere that he can join it? Hope you can reply the e-mail for us!
Keep on and can see you soon again in Hong Kong!
Greeting,
Hacky |
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| Date: | Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 08:59:02 (CDT) |
| Name: | Hugo Klaus |
| E-Mail: | hklaus@chello.nl |
| Country: | Holland |
| Comments: | Hello Simon,
I saw you last weekend in Beijing at your clinic for Zildjan. I was surprised to see some posters in a Chinees musicstore. They sold T-shirt of your tour and of course we wanted to have it. Then the surprise came that you was giving a clinic that evening. We were there (the dutch guys) and enjoyed again of your technicals. But I believe that the most of the chinese people (just at this moment) not much knowns about the western jazz- and rockmusicians. I think because the western world was for years not open for China. China is an upcomming nation. So keep on and you will see the next time you have to play in a big hall.
Greetings,
Hugo Klaus |
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| Date: | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 12:35:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | Trick |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Hello Simon just dropping a message before my show in UK...looking at your site and reading about you, one more time, fired me up! Just wanted to say that if i am where i`m and i play the way I play is also because of you: one of the biggest influences in my career! I`m gonna have a good show tonight!
P.S: Tony Mc.....says "hi" :-)
Best reguards, Patrick Caccia
www.patrickcaccia.com |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 13:12:19 (CDT) |
| Name: | grely |
| E-Mail: | grelysalas_1@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Perú |
| Comments: | I am a 13 year-old youth that I also like to play battery and I also play piano. I like to record songs and I like songs of TOTO a lot. |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 08:52:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | Serge Sidi Michaud |
| E-Mail: | sidi@fullstepsdrums.com |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Comments: | It's a shame I'm staying in Kuala Lumpur but I will not able to come to the KL clinic because I have to come back Switzerland early. Every month I publish drums exercises online, the drums exercise of september was one of your groove played with Toto.
http://www.fullstepsdrums.com/monthexerciseseptember05.html
I hope to assist in the future to one of your workshop, I always liked your powerfull way of playing.
Best Regards
Sidi |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 05:57:28 (CDT) |
| Name: | Jussi |
| E-Mail: | penny.project@sci.fi |
| Country: | Finland |
| Comments: | Most of my friends say all the time I am really weird, since I often like to talk about drummers in all music (where it's worth talking about drum work)I'm so glad to have found I'm not the only one, who can appreciate REALLY great drummers! And if anyone asks... -my favorite Simon Phillips track is Mike Oldfield's "Poison Arrows" - Everytime I listen to it, in a car, home or work I often just "have to" push the step back button on some points to hear those fantastic fills again on that title. And to say something else, I can't think of anyone else capable of replacing the great Jeff Porcaro, than the great Simon Phillips! =o) |
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| Date: | Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:03:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | Borgo |
| E-Mail: | teeldjskdld@hotmail.com |
| Country: | united states |
| Comments: | Hi! Me call Born! I from Nodsa. I invite on my site: www.best-tools-online.info
Thank! |
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| Date: | Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 15:37:18 (CDT) |
| Name: |
Pierre |
| E-Mail: | gabanik28@alice.it |
| Comments: |
Hi Simon, I' on of your millons fans...I hope to see you soon in a concert in Italy 'cause a lot of italans fans are waiting for you!!!ciao
ciao Piere |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 11:35:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | kUSHTRIM THAQI |
| E-Mail: | kthaqi@jazzpub-toto.com |
| Country: | kosova |
| Comments: | you are greate and I'm great thankfull for the music that you have make and
you are making it we love you here
Kushtrim
www.jazzpub-toto.com |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 03:03:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | Fisnik Gorani |
| E-Mail: | fisgo72@hotmil.com |
| Country: | KOSOVA |
| Comments: |
I've heard ya towce and I'll nver forgett it, you really rock!!!
Your great!!
fis
http://www.jazzpub-toto.com/ |
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| Date: | Monday, October 10, 2005 at 09:31:34 (CDT) |
| Name: | Derrick Badenhorst |
| E-Mail: | derrick.badenhorst@liblink.co.za |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Comments: | Hi Simon. I'm sure you hear this a lot. But hay, I'm a huge fan myself and have been collecting as many of your solo and Toto albums as possible. I'm also a drummer and I was very fortunate to see you in action with the Toto 1997 tour to South Africa. I've been wondering, how could I get hold of the footage of that show. You performed at the Standard Bank Arena Johannesburg SA in 1997. I know your publishing company of Toto must keep all footage taken of the band. I was standing right infront of your kit. It would meen a lot to me if I could get hold of that recording on DVD or Video. CAN YOU HELP? Kind regards, Derrick the Drummer |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 14:21:31 (CDT) |
| Name: | Pat Carroll |
| E-Mail: | pjccyn@hotmail.com |
| Country: | U.S.A. Chicago |
| Comments: | Simon! I was very priveledged to catch a Tama clinic with you,Tom Costar,Randy Jackson and a guitarist. It was in a sound proof booth with a suspended cieling. The power you and the band put forth kept blowing the panels up. I was lucky enough to be in front of your kit while you were playing. It was quite moving.
Anyway.! Ive been a fan of yours since.
Thank you for many years of inspiration and good health to you. |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 04:18:55 (CDT) |
| Name: | Robert Carroll |
| E-Mail: | princeotc@yahoo.co.uk |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Comments: | To the master, respect!! You are the greatest drummer ever IMO. I have managed to collect nearly everything you recorded and hope you get time to record a new album soon that can surpass Another Lifetime. The question...........A number of years ago there was magazine in the UK called 'Rythym' in one publication Rod Morgentstein was asked about 'Space Boogie', he described it as qoute 'the easy stuff played fast'. What do you think? Personally I think he is an a-hole. Firstly he should never rubbish a fellow professional, secondly 17/9 is hardly 'easy' Keep up the good work inspiring thousands around the world!!!! |
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| Date: | Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 04:17:04 (CDT) |
| Name: | Robert Carroll |
| Comments: | To the master, respect!! You are the greatest drummer ever IMO. I have managed to collect nearly everything you recorded and hope you get time to record a new album soon that can surpass Another Lifetime. The question...........A number of years ago there was magazine in the UK called 'Rythym' in one publication Rod Morgentstein was asked about 'Space Boogie', he described it as qoute 'the easy stuff played fast'. What do you think? Personally I think he is an a-hole. Firstly he should never rubbish a fellow professional, secondly 17/9 is hardly 'easy' Keep up the good work inspiring thousands around the world!!!! |
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| Date: | Friday, September 30, 2005 at 11:33:57 (CDT) |
| Name: | yngwie, andre jaschik |
| E-Mail: | yng.wie@freenet.de |
| Country: | germany |
| Comments: | hi simon, you are one of my favourite musicians.
i have a fabel for solo drumming albums with great songs.
i would like to the you live with your band and my favourite symbiosis and another lifetime songs.
i haven´t found a video with your band. if somebody has a video bootleg;-)
i have a bad cold now and hear your music and hope i will soon get well.
www.kreativer-individualist.de
my homepage with my favourite albums. |
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| Date: | Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 09:02:37 (CDT) |
| Name: | Manfred Pavlesic |
| E-Mail: | m.pavlesic@cable.vol.at |
| Country: | Austria |
| Comments: | Hello Simon!
I am your greatest fan in austria and i am the proud owner of your yellow starclassic maple kit...i´ve got it from a member from meinl / germany. If it is possible, your management can send me a poster "simon on the yellow kit"...then my drum practice-room whould be perfect.
Thank´s, Manfred
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| Date: | Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 05:21:01 (CDT) |
| Name: | google pr main |
| E-Mail: | www233@mail.com |
| Country: | US |
| Comments: | Thanks! http://www.dorank.com/contacts/ google pr. [URL |
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| Date: | Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 05:20:58 (CDT) |
| Name: | pagerank main |
| E-Mail: | www233@mail.com |
| Country: | US |
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| Date: | Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 08:08:35 (CDT) |
| Name: | Rebecca |
| E-Mail: | piper4@vipmail.hu |
| Country: | Hungary |
| Comments: | Hello Simon,I just wanna thank you for everything,I wish you good concerts,and I looking forward that you'll come to Hungary.God blessing Reb |
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| Date: | Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 12:39:07 (CDT) |
| Name: | Edna and Derrick Curle |
| E-Mail: | Corrine@V21net.co.uk |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | Meant to say the silver wedding took place in Luton, Beds.!!!!
Feel so proud to see you have done so well,
lv
Edna and Derrick |
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| Date: | Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 12:30:06 (CDT) |
| Name: | Edna and Derrick Curle |
| E-Mail: | Corrine@v21net.co.uk |
| Comments: | We were an absolute fan of your father Sid - you played drums at our silver wedding back in 1972 - you were about 16 - do you remember?? We have often wondered what became of you and it was a thrill to find this web site. Derrick in those days was a driving instructor and took you out a few times and said you were a natural, perhaps something to do with using both feet and hands to play the drums.
Wish you well,
with love and kind regards,
Edna and Derrick Curle |
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| Date: | Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 00:24:34 (CDT) |
| Name: | hiroyuki |
| E-Mail: | hiro_2235@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Japan |
| Comments: | Hello Mr.Simon
You have schedule drum clinics in asia.
Is it sponsored TAMA-Drums?
I want Participation your durm clinics.
and I want to approach your druming style.
Please continue a good play. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 15:08:43 (CDT) |
| Name: | dennis hopman |
| E-Mail: | dhopmanhgk@hotmail.com |
| Country: | the netherlands |
| Comments: | hi dear mister simon phillips for me the best drummer of the hole world what a supper concert last time in holland whit toto in the eurohal my first time that i see you was in the martinihal i was 13 years old i playing drums to i was 12 years that i begins whit drumming i hope that you give again a demostration in groningen your drumkit is a real drumhouse i hope that you understand my english it's not so good bud i think that you it understand maby that i see you in groningen i hope it greating;s from holland see you |
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| Date: | Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 15:35:28 (CDT) |
| Name: | Philip Adam |
| E-Mail: | philipadam12@yahoo.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hello Simon
Are there any plans for a new solo album or drum dvd ?
yours trouly
Philip Adam |
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| Date: | Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 14:26:06 (CDT) |
| Name: | funkytoe |
| E-Mail: | www.funkytoe42@yahoo.co.uk |
| Country: | united kingdom |
| Comments: | hi simon,,
carnt wait for the new toto album to come out and you engineering it puts the icing on the cake as far as im concerned your note value and timing on the drums, no drummer in the world can match........ |
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| Date: | Friday, September 16, 2005 at 04:34:06 (CDT) |
| Name: | dAm2K - Dino Ciuffetti |
| E-Mail: | dam2000@gmail.com |
| Country: | Rome - Italy |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!!!!
You are my favourite drummer!!
Please can you tell me which technical excercises/studies/tips&tricks should I practice to become a good drummer?!?!
Thanks a lot!! Please come to Rome with TOTO!!!!!!! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 10:00:06 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mark McBrearty |
| E-Mail: | markpdmcb@aol.com |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Hi Simon
It's an absolute pleasure to ask you a couple of questions.
Before i start, I know it was a while back but your tour with The who was just nothing short of perfect. what was it like playing with those guys?
I have recently purchased the Roland TD20. After watching Thomas Lang I had to get one.
Q. Whats your feeling on the electronic age now when it comes to kits? Eg Yamaha and Roland.
kind regards and thanks for all these wonderful years of masterly drumming.
Mark |
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| Date: | Monday, September 12, 2005 at 05:33:07 (CDT) |
| Name: | Claudio |
| E-Mail: | claudiobizzini@virgilio.it |
| Country: | Italy |
| Comments: | Hello: I'm writing from Sicily and on March 18th 2006 I'll be at Mazdapalace in Milan for Toto concert. It's possible to meet you for some photos ? It's a dream ??? Please reply |
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| Date: | Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 10:50:48 (CDT) |
| Name: | Benjamin Lind |
| E-Mail: | blind@gmx.ch |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Comments: | I've heard ya once and I'll nver forgett it you really rock!!!
Your great!!
Benjamin |
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| Date: | Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 19:18:44 (CDT) |
| Name: | Steve Hughes |
| E-Mail: | info@stevehughesweb.co.uk |
| Country: | U.K |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I love your work and you stand out as being my no.1 drumming influence because of your flair and shear electric ability always present in your playing. I'm not a known drummer or anything, but I have always been posessed by a dark obsessive passion to hit drums (to the point where I have lost a great deal) ah didums!
I played in the Enid for a few years and someone told me you visited Robert John at his studio once hahaha! I would love just to get a message from you sir, even if its just a hello!
Regards. |
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| Date: | Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 01:39:42 (CDT) |
| Name: | Lukas |
| E-Mail: | lukas.siska@pcplus.sk |
| Country: | Slovakia |
| Comments: | Hi Simon - you are great man! You have too much fans in Slovakia.
You play the best drum dream! |
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| Date: | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 19:26:35 (CDT) |
| Name: | Robson |
| E-Mail: | etbinho@msn.com |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Comments: | Simon você é simplismente o melhor baterista da face da terra! sonho em ter essa sua independencia... conduzir com a direita (sou canhoto)... |
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| Date: | Sunday, September 04, 2005 at 18:02:49 (CDT) |
| Name: | rodrigo vargas flores |
| E-Mail: | rodrigo_0113@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Peru |
| Comments: | I belive what you are better drummer and visit peru and one concert.
Rodrigo |
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| Date: | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 14:28:39 (CDT) |
| Name: | Star Kadaj |
| E-Mail: | yeskadajtoto:yahoo.co.uk |
| Country: | england |
| Comments: | Simon Phillips. you rock! i love your crazy drum solo on the through the looking glass tour. you read the paper while you were playing the drums. very comical and i really enjoy listening to you play. thank you for making music go up with a bang! |
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| Date: | Monday, August 29, 2005 at 12:56:50 (CDT) |
| Name: | cecilio moreno |
| Country: | panama |
| Comments: | i need know ,if you can help me give me a drum of second hand to begin playing drum.for be a big drummer as you my phone number is 507 237 1721 |
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| Date: | Monday, August 29, 2005 at 02:55:01 (CDT) |
| Name: | Dirk Schoenenborn |
| E-Mail: | dirk.schoenenborn@debitel.net |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
it was a pleasure to see you in Leverkusen with TOTO. It is great to see that you drumming inspired so much people all over the world.
I play drums since I`m 10. And now I´m 37!
Long time you inspired me. I hope you stay healthy and I wish you all the best for you and your family. So know you can inspire the next generation of drummers.
My son! You spend a lot of faszination.. keep on.
With kind regards
Dirk |
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| Date: | Friday, August 26, 2005 at 22:02:57 (CDT) |
| Name: | Louis Bararata |
| E-Mail: | mudcat9563@yahoo.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | I wanted to express my respect for your work and your talent. I loved your work with Jon Anderson (Animation) and recently I've been watching you on video in Pete Townsend's "Give Blood". You are truly a remarable musician Mr Philips. I am a recreational drummer and I must say you are one of my favorite percussionists!
Regards,
Louis Bararata |
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| Date: | Friday, August 26, 2005 at 14:39:46 (CDT) |
| Name: | CARLOS NUÑEZ |
| E-Mail: | charlibat@hotmail.com |
| Country: | CHILE |
| Comments: | Simon, eres un genio de la musica, te admiro mucho por tu forma de tocar y el exelente dominio que tienes sobre la bateria. Yo tambien soy baterista desde muy joven y lo que mas anhelo es llegar a tener esa independencia que me permita dominar mi bateria a mi gusto.
por eso estudio dia a dia para alcanzarte, aunque lo veo lejano aun, esa es mi meta. |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 17:23:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | Tim Price |
| E-Mail: | mrflakey@hotmail.com |
| Country: | uk |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, just wanted to pay my respects and say thank you for the years of inspiration you have given me along with all the other greats like yourself. I am trying to make a name for myself in the biz at the mo and would love to bump into you one day and have you recognise me!
I do have one thing in common with you which i am very proud of...
I have been playing with a guitarist in the west country called Cliff Moore for around 8 years on and off ( i am about to turn 27).
His brother Gary came down for a family gathering at new year and i had the pleasure of gigging with the man for 2 and a half hours to a packed local hotel function room! A one off but a great one, i will never forget that night and especially when Gary said 'forget old langs ein, lets keep rocking!'What a night. Hopefully one day i will be a regular on that muical level but for now i will have to keep on plugging away! If you get a minute please check out my own bands website that is currently being hosted at www.freedomedia.co.uk/fenlon soon to be www.thejohnfenlonband.co.uk. the mp3 is 4 years old but still swings (and moves a bit!). Anyway, enough of that, hope you read this, all the best, a fellow drummer!
Tim Price. |
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| Date: | Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 03:12:33 (CDT) |
| Name: | Roope |
| E-Mail: | konstamakela@luukku.com |
| Country: | Finland |
| Comments: | Hello everyone!
If you're reading this Simon:
any news on possible solo-albums? Electric one with Timmons perhaps... :-)
BTW, If your into playing guitar or just curious - you can have a good laugh at my attempt to transcribe one of Simons tunes... :-)
You'll need the Powertab editor (which is free)to view it.
http://powertabs.net/pta.php?page=artist,3193
Sorry for the add!!
Roope |
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| Date: | Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:48:24 (CDT) |
| Name: | Adrian Ham |
| E-Mail: | adrianham@hotmail.com |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | Hello Simon,
I have recently discovered you through watching an instructional DCI music video you produced with Ray Russell and Anthony Jackson, 1992. I have since read a little about you and some of the work in which you have been involved over the years, including Jeff Beck, Judas Priest and Toto. My main interest is drumming, where I have decided to grow beyond years of playing plastic ice cream tubs and then a basic cheap Maxwin kit, to now invest in a Tama Starclassic. Now I live and work in the Southwest of France and for the moment play someone else’s kit (Pearl Export). I study all those hand and feet exercises you feature in the video plus some of my own. I also try and convey some of what you show in the video to the owner of the kit – relaxation, coordination, control/accuracy, note value, left and right symmetry. I don’t play in a band, but I am embarking on a good percussion learning experience. Incidentally, my heels always stay on the foot plates and never lift; I don’t really mind and this may change. So, thanks for showing a few techniques, and thanks for the web site. |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 18:43:29 (CDT) |
| Name: | Ville |
| E-Mail: | ezon_498@msn.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | Simon,
You're the man!! The best drummer I've seen so long. Keep it swinging brother! Hope you will come to Sweden soon. |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 06:58:30 (CDT) |
| Name: | BARTOLOME MARIN |
| E-Mail: | litox63@hotmail.com |
| Country: | ESPAÑA |
| Comments: | ERES UN MONSTRUO SIMON. ¿ CUANDO VIENES A ESPAÑA A TOCAR, LO DESEO MUCHISIMO. SALUDOS |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 01:11:02 (CDT) |
| Name: | Brandon Klopp |
| E-Mail: | brandonpfn |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | IS that Lonnie person fucking high? Simon do your thing - and don't stop. Still grooving to the 33/7 track from the instructional cds
Colaiuta,Vega,Porcaro,Smith,Bissonnette...andPhillips - in NO particular order...
http://www.stormedheaven.com
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| Date: | Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 13:19:30 (CDT) |
| Name: | Sebastian G: |
| E-Mail: | paradiddel@arcor.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hey MR. PHILLIPS:-)
Iam verry exited for the new Toto Worldtour 2006.I play drums since Iam six ,now im 22.I lern a lot of your drumming.
Keep on drumming.
Sebastian |
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| Date: | Friday, August 12, 2005 at 15:15:51 (CDT) |
| Name: | Parkin Chiu |
| E-Mail: | parks@vasia.com |
| Country: | Glendale, California, USA |
| Comments: | The baddest among the all the bad-ass cats, yet ever so consistenly gracious to all his fans. Truly a gentleman in every sense of the word. Thanks for the inspiration and music Simon! You fuckin' rock man! |
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| Date: | Monday, August 08, 2005 at 23:12:14 (CDT) |
| Name: | Lonnie Jackson |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simon I respect your playing and admire you but seriously Buddy Rich would really bring the spark back into playing today if he was alive. I have heard you and countless others and say you are great but Buddy Rich would really play circles around any one out there today. too much emphasis is put on chops and all around abilities. buddy rich could make you swing and his musicians swing. what we hear out there today is nothing more but boring drumming that is really the same over done ideas. We sadly miss Buddy Rich. Sorry Simon you have the chops and taste and all the ingredients but its really a boring exerciese done over and over again |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 08:17:55 (CDT) |
| Name: | The Bästa |
| E-Mail: | the.basta@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | ToTo is The Bästa bandet in the world !
Pleace visit The bästa ´s homepage.
Rock on!
www.thebasta.se |
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| Date: | Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 20:20:22 (CDT) |
| Name: | Riacdro 8a |
| E-Mail: | godzilla613@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Mexico D.F. |
| Comments: | hey simon weel ur site it's very cool pleas come to mexico and give us a clinic!! i'm 1 of ur biggest fans here y play drums after i see ur clinic videos...well seeu later |
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| Date: | Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 17:30:53 (CDT) |
| Name: | simon!!!! |
| E-Mail: | simon-phillips@hanmail.net |
| Country: | KoreA |
| Comments: | when visit & drumclinic ??
nov???
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| Date: | Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 02:25:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | BOLKOV |
| E-Mail: | hovin95@hanmail.net |
| Country: | russia |
| Comments: | SIMON,
YOU ARE BEST!!!!!!!
I LIKE YOUR DRUMMING.
THANK YOU!!! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 01:50:44 (CDT) |
| Name: | Taylor |
| E-Mail: | yerang75@msn.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | I really want to see your drum clinic.
i collect cd played by Simon.
Simon, you are one of the greatest drummers .
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| Date: | Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 01:44:39 (CDT) |
| Name: | Higuchi |
| E-Mail: | vater@chollian.net |
| Country: | Jap |
| Comments: | Simon, You are my hero.
Thanks for inspiration.
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| Date: | Monday, August 01, 2005 at 21:53:32 (CDT) |
| Name: | jazz drummer |
| E-Mail: | ahmed121375@yahoo.com |
| Country: | cairo egypt |
| Comments: | i'm drummer in egypt any one want learn drums call me in 0124276663
learn drums about 24 weeks
good luck ........ |
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| Date: | Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 12:05:02 (CDT) |
| Name: | harry jagersma |
| E-Mail: | hjagersma |
| Country: | holland |
| Comments: | hey mr. simon!!!!!!
it was great 21 juli in zuidbroek[holland]!
I hear that u was ill when u was playing this evening in zuidbroek, is it right and true?
Its a great evening, with a great sound and fantastic audience! great drumsound and a big nice drumsolo[i miss u great dubble bassdrumsolo]!!!!!!!!!
I wait for the new TOTO album, i have all the toto albums!
best drummers off the world[my favorite]
1. SIMON PHILLIPS
2. mike portnoy [dream theater]
3. neil part[rush]
4. jeff porcaro[r.i.p.]
5. vinnie colaiuta
6. thomas lang
7. steve smith
8. dave weckl
9. steve gadd
10. harry jagersma, hahaha!
I hope a i see and hear u soon mr. phillips!!!!!!!!!!! greetings harry |
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| Date: | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 15:02:37 (CDT) |
| Name: | byron borges |
| E-Mail: | mister@chile.com |
| Country: | CHILE |
| Comments: | mr. phillips: ihave been loking over and over the yokohama and viña del mar concerts (1999 and 2004), still is the best sound that i have heard, congratulations.
waiting for the world tour 2006, regards |
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| Date: | Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 13:32:32 (CDT) |
| Name: | gavin bezuidenhout |
| E-Mail: | gavin01za@yahoo.com |
| Country: | south africa |
| Comments: | hey simon.. i just want to so u are the best drummer alive! the way you make every song so amazing is awsome! i just want to know when you guys are gonna be touring south africa? there is so many people here digging your music! well keep it up!1 one day ill be drumming like you!cheerz. |
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| Date: | Monday, July 25, 2005 at 06:48:37 (CDT) |
| Name: | Luc |
| E-Mail: | lucmadrange@hotmail.com |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | juste a think about a good drumer. i am not english sorry for my bad language :p, and i like whene i listen you and your band's, toto, satriani and more ...
if you have time http://deepxfan.free.fr it's a little groupe but if you see that, i am so happy :) :p
thanx for all :)
Merci beaucoup
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| Date: | Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 11:43:24 (CDT) |
| Name: | Ralf Benninghoff |
| E-Mail: | ralf@sabni.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
Thousend thanx for the Leverkusen gig, allways a great pleasure to see and hear you performing with ToTo and solo. But what was wrong with your sticks, you looked like you could not believe, that your using your signature sticks! I´ve realised it too, that there are different qualities of wood, and if one has to pay for them, it`s angry.I know, this is not your fault but now you know about one little problem one has to deal with if one wants to be "in Simons pants".
Thank you for this inspiring evening, stay healthy, good luck and minimum one small Si with your wife and keep on drummin` and makin` us happy.
Till next time, Ralf. |
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| Date: | Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 07:41:56 (CDT) |
| Name: | matthias |
| E-Mail: | matthias@klankerts.de |
| Country: | germany/bickendorf |
| Comments: | Hi Simon . I`m the guy that asked you by that one gig in Daun for your e-mail adress (lol) Ive played drums for about 7 years and got a B in my drumtest YaY .I am going to buy me a new set and dont have very much money :( so i dont think i will be able to buy me a total new one , ill use ebay eh . so i saw this set for a few hundred Euros it was from MAGNUM and the other one i liked was from Kreiper or something like that , do you know if any of those sets are good? I heard that MAGNUM was some sister company of tama or such .im gonna use Zildjian Cymbals to it as soon as i have :D
keep up the good drumming!
matthias |
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| Date: | Friday, July 22, 2005 at 16:58:03 (CDT) |
| Name: | Elio Pérez |
| E-Mail: | eliot201@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Perú |
| Comments: | Ahhh y lo olvidaba! yo tambien soy baterista y espero llegar algún dia a tocar como tu... Eres lo màximo con las Baquetas!!! |
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| Date: | Friday, July 22, 2005 at 16:47:55 (CDT) |
| Name: | Elio |
| E-Mail: | eliot201@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Perú |
| Comments: | Hola Simon!, me llamo Elio, tengo 14 años, soy de Perú, exactamente de Lima, bueno pues, dèjame decirte que eres lo máximo con la batería, eres uno de mis grandes ídolos!, gracias por hacerme deleitar con la música de TOTO y en especial por la forma de tocar tuya... eespero algún dia llegar a conocerte, lo dudo mucho, pero lo último que se pierde en esta vida es la esperanza... bueno px mi queridísimo Simon, me despido de tì, gracias por ser como eres y espero que nunca cambien brother... Nos vemos... |
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| Date: | Friday, July 22, 2005 at 14:29:37 (CDT) |
| Name: | rebecca cunningham |
| E-Mail: | ubu_72@yahoo.com |
| Country: | US of A |
| Comments: | Hello!
My grandson, Stephen, found a drumstick with your autograph on it today. I then had to look you up. He now has me downloading any and everything with your name on it. Can you help him out and send him a photo. |
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| Date: | Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:41:17 (CDT) |
| Name: | René |
| E-Mail: | sonoruser@loopfreak.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hello Simon,
I saw you yesturday in Leverkusen and it was a deep pleasure to have a real great party with you, your playing and TOTO!! Is it the truth, you´ve married? When it´s true, I wish you and your family all the best! I see you at teh next show. Be in good health, bye! |
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| Date: | Monday, July 18, 2005 at 14:40:13 (CDT) |
| Name: | Tobias Karthaeuser |
| E-Mail: | wolf.karthaeuser@cityweb.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Dear Simon,
My name is Tobias and I am 4 years old.
I have got a junior Drum-kit and really
enjoy playing it.
I wish I could play like you one day.
My parents promised me to take me to a
TOTO-concert next year. Will you tour
in Germany? I hope so!
Tobias
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| Date: | Friday, July 15, 2005 at 07:40:16 (CDT) |
| Name: | Andre |
| E-Mail: | andre.benayoun@free.fr |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | Dear Simon, I am a 38 yrs old big fan of yours from the good old days. I just wanted to tell you all the respect I have on the tremendous work you're doing in order to provide the quality we hear. Again "Bravo" as we say in French.
kind regards |
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| Date: | Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 07:55:18 (CDT) |
| Name: |
usman |
| E-Mail: |
ultimatelice@hotmail.com |
| Country: | pakistan |
| Comments: |
i like this so much please send me your opstacles at my email adress ok |
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| Date: | Monday, July 11, 2005 at 15:22:45 (CDT) |
| Name: | luciano |
| E-Mail: | lucianomaldonado77@hotmail.com |
| Country: | argentina |
| Comments: | simon..como va..te escribo para hacerte algunas preguntas sin antes contarte que soy un fan tuyo...uno de los tantos..pero bueno no vamos a andar con esas cosas ahora..lom que te queria preguntar es como tenes armado tu corralito ya que me quiero armar uno y si estas al tanto de baterias marca mapex a lo mejor sabes por que yo me compre una modelo pro m una version de maple y queria saber tu opinion...por otra parte me gustaria saber aunque suene medio paisano..lo que pasa es que yo vivo en argentina..el fin del mundo jajaja es si vos dictas clases personales.por que a mi me gustaria viajar para tomar clases..si se puede seria un sueño con vos y si no supongo que me recomendaras uno...como?? no manu katche no puede jajaj bueno sin mas que decir me despido y espero tener suerte y que me respondas..aunque sea en ingles.. |
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| Date: | Monday, July 11, 2005 at 02:09:46 (CDT) |
| Name: | Christian Pelissero |
| E-Mail: | pelchr25@ta2.so-net.ne.jp |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | Bonjour,
Je vous ai vu au Japon avec Toto. Ce fut inoubliable ! Merci de m'inspirer et de me donner l'envie de faire comme vous ! L'envie seulement car pour le faire, c'est autre chose...
Amicalement,
Christian. |
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| Date: | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 00:31:23 (CDT) |
| Name: | Eric S. |
| Country: | U.S. |
| Comments: | I drove from San Francisco to The Baked Potato in L.A. for the performance on Sat.June 25th with CAB & it was worth the hours in the car! I'd worked "The Who" concert in Oakland in 1989 & got to help build Simon's drumkit before watching him play.
Thanks for the amazing show with CAB!!! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 06:46:55 (CDT) |
| Name: | Klemen Markelj |
| E-Mail: | markeljklemen@yahoo.com |
| Country: | Slovenia |
| Comments: | Hi Simon
I must say that i really admire you .I saw you in Ljubljana (1998) , that concert change my drumming approach .FRom now on i play a lot better, you open the door for me to the next level which is now i know newerending story.-Thank you a lot and i wish you all the best- |
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| Date: | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 13:40:36 (CDT) |
| Name: | Jan dominicus |
| E-Mail: | janderbauer@gmx.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hy simon,i´m playing drums for 10 years. I think you are the best drummer of the world. I wish i could play like you.Your solos are great. Please greet mike, dave, steve and tony spinner |
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| Date: | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 11:12:03 (CDT) |
| Name: | simon lansu |
| E-Mail: | simon.lansu@zeelandnet.nl |
| Country: | nederland |
| Comments: | hello simon,
i play drum for 1 year.
my name is simon two.
the drums in toto are so good.
i come to the concert in the netherlands from toto.
greetings simon |
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| Date: | Monday, July 04, 2005 at 11:07:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | Justin |
| E-Mail: | justingernaat@hotmail.com |
| Country: | The Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I'm playing drums since I was a kid (a age of 5), my age now is 15 so i'm playing drums for 10 years, and I have seen a lot of drummers, but I haven't seen anyone who's as good as you are. That's the reason, i'm going to Toto at the 21 of July 2005 in Zuidbroek (Eurohal)
Simon, there is only one thing to say:
Keep on playing! |
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| Date: | Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 17:40:15 (CDT) |
| Name: | Henrik Been |
| E-Mail: | Guf_wombat@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
I am a 15 year old boy who has been playing drums for about 3 years now. The day i decided to start playing drums was when i heard of the album "Out Of The Blue". When i heard it i knew i was going to play drums! In those 3 years ive played i have gotten alot of musical friends. We always try to find time to jam now and it seems to have helped on my techniqques (hope that was spelled right). I just wanna thank you for being the guy who got me into drumming! |
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| Date: | Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 16:35:44 (CDT) |
| Name: | Jose wherrems |
| E-Mail: | wherremsj@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Peru |
| Comments: | Hi Simon nice to meet you. Im A drummer here in Lima-Peru,in the third world,and i had greats videos where you are playing. I like how you dominate double bass drum and your powerfull beat too. Give Blood is one of my favorites works. I think it was a full training to you up to high level of drumming. What is yor favorite excercise or maybe your favorite rudiment to practice?. If you can, send me to my e- mail please. Thank you. Have a nice day. See you next time.
Jose Wherrems |
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| Date: | Friday, July 01, 2005 at 09:21:46 (CDT) |
| Name: | john mcdaniel |
| E-Mail: | homegirl42@aol.com |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | what is the differance between a double peadal and double bass |
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| Date: | Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 12:31:20 (CDT) |
| Name: | Jan Bennett |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Thank SP for the personal notes update, sorry to be boring but can the print be a bit bigger for us poor old people over 40 with doggy eyesight. Love and admiration to the great man as always. |
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| Date: | Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 09:52:32 (CDT) |
| Name: | sunday |
| E-Mail: | ilovedrums_kzer@yahoo.com |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Comments: | hi!!!idol simon phillips!!! I wont to lear drums!!!sorry for my ENGLIH becuese I lived in the philippines!!!! I STUDY harD to became nice DRUMMER someDAy in our church /hehehe/ www.jmcim.org |
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| Date: | Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 09:43:23 (CDT) |
| Name: | sunday |
| E-Mail: | ilovedrums_kzer@yahoo.com |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Comments: | hi!My IDOL!! NICE DRUM SET!!!your so very nice drummer! NICE TO MEET YOU SOMEDAY!!! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 07:52:26 (CDT) |
| Name: | Janneke |
| E-Mail: | regenboogjen@hotmail.com |
| Country: | The Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, great site you have! I can not wait to see and hear you live at 21th July in Zuidbroek!
With love from
Janneke |
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| Date: | Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 06:11:08 (CDT) |
| Name: | Robin |
| E-Mail: | robinvanleur02@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Comments: | I'll see you in Zuidbroek Simon!
Good luck with all your performances. ;)
(Btw, are you going to do that walking up front and hit your basses manually? :P) |
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| Date: | Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 04:34:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | Torsten Heinzel |
| E-Mail: | torsten.heinzel@schleswig-holstein.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | hallo simon,
i would like to see a new solo project / cd
soon. if i could wish then follow the
"symbiosis" way. there is an deep need
of such music and it´s so hard to find ...
greetigs Torsten |
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| Date: | Friday, June 17, 2005 at 01:31:59 (CDT) |
| Name: | Paco V. |
| E-Mail: | paco_el _maestro@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Comments: | Lord Simon
I only want say: "You are the master" the best drummer in the world.
I hope another Toto album soon, and see Jake to the bone live.
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 10:57:08 (CDT) |
| Name: | Edison Hernández |
| E-Mail: | cedvivbatero@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Guatemala |
| Comments: | I like you music very much. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 08:12:17 (CDT) |
| Name: | Pavel |
| Country: | Czech republic |
| Comments: | Hi Simone,
U are the best drummer!:D I hope i will chance to se u sometime "live". Hhat a pity Toto never play in Czech Republic.Se u soon. Pavel |
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 00:02:32 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mike Alcini |
| E-Mail: | alcini@cox.net |
| Country: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | Hey Simon!!!!
I've been a fan of yours since the days of Stanley Clarke, Jeff Beck, and of course Judas Priest "Sin after sin". Your powerful & dynamic drumming on "Sin after Sin" is inspiring.
I have an old friend named Kevin Curry that you might remember. Kevin is a guitar player from Las Vegas that moved to Los Angeles in the early '90s. He told me that he was in the studio with Steve Lukather while Steve was recording with a group called Los Lobotomys. He said he was in charge of the lighting and mood of the studio, he also said that you were doing some incredible drum parts. I finally got to see & hear Los Lobotomys on the DVD I bought of a concert that Los Lobotomys played in Germany in 1994. My favorite song is Freedom, your drumming kicks ass on this DVD!!!!
I finally had the pleasure of seeing you play live for the 1st time at Boulder Station Casino in Las Vegas in March of this year. I really enjoyed your playing, you look like you're having so much fun, your solo blew me away and inspired me at the same time. I look forward to seeing you play live again someday.
Keep kickin' everybody's ass with your amazing drumming!!!!
Mike Alcini----Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Date: | Monday, June 13, 2005 at 18:59:37 (CDT) |
| Name: | G Williams |
| E-Mail: | garylwms@hotmail.com |
| Country: | U.S. |
| Comments: | Does anyone know of anyplace to pick up both Phd releases. Were they ever released on CD? I've never seen them here in the states. I wore my cassettes out years ago. Great 80's pop that was a few years ahead of it's time. |
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| Date: | Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 17:13:43 (CDT) |
| Name: | Bobby Mills JR. |
| E-Mail: | bmillsjr2003@yahoo.com |
| Country: | United States |
| Comments: | I have been a Jazz & Big Band drummer all my life and I recently viewed a Video:Power Drum Solos, and I must say you are the best I have heard in my life. I pattern my playing after Buddy Rich, Philly Joe, Elvin, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Mickey Roker, all the old Jazz greats. I teach Drum Lessons and have been having my students listen to Dave Weckl, Danny Carey, and the newer cats, but I WILL without a doubt, have them, as will I get deep into your playing! Your combinations and absolute amazing sticking and hand/foot coordination in my opinion is unsurpassed! Where can I catch you live? I live in Nebraska. Can you turn me on to a book if you have one? I work out of my friend Joel Rothman's many excellent books now, but would like to further study you work! Thanks, man. You have one loyal, Die-Hard fan in Bobby Mills JR.! |
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| Date: | Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 09:20:54 (CDT) |
| Name: | harry jagersma |
| E-Mail: | hjagersma |
| Country: | holland |
| Comments: | Hi simon!!!!
I play drums about 20 years and i like to listening your kind off stuff!!
I played also on tama(a large kit 15dl)
mmh 21 juli in zuidbroek te holland i see and hear u for the 4th time!!
I can't wait!!
good luck and succes with TOTO!!
Say hello to the boys, they are also great!!
see you!!
harry |
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| Date: | Friday, June 10, 2005 at 10:02:12 (CDT) |
| Name: | Roberta |
| E-Mail: | elisa33it@tiscali.it |
| Country: | Rome-Italy |
| Comments: | Hey TOTO fans,come to see the new look of GGM STUDIOS!It's agreat website where you can find everything about Toto!That's the link:http://ggmstudios.com!
God bless!
Roberta |
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| Date: | Friday, June 10, 2005 at 07:14:25 (CDT) |
| Name: | Waldemar |
| E-Mail: | w.brodowski@wp.pl |
| Country: | Poland |
| Comments: | Dear Simon,
Regards from Poland. I've been watching TOTO's concert from Amsterdam with my six year old son and I'm under great impression. Link to your website I put on private www - http://walbro.webpark.pl
Greetings from Poland for you and TOTO |
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| Date: | Wednesday, June 08, 2005 at 09:48:59 (CDT) |
| Name: | mark |
| E-Mail: | markpink2324@yahoo.com |
| Country: | phillippines |
| Comments: | hi!! philip im mark from phil. what can i say ummmhh... just reply and i talk to you about new technics that i just discover lately ok.... thanx.. (mark) |
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 14:25:46 (CDT) |
| Name: | kingdrum |
| E-Mail: | kingdrum@gmx.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Dear Simon
I've heard that you'have been in germany in july the 25...This is my birthday...
i want to be in your session.
by or in germany: MACHS GUT!!
your Fabian |
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 12:28:06 (CDT) |
| Name: | linda |
| E-Mail: | nadira1980@hotmail.fr |
| Country: | france |
| Comments: | hello pleaze , where is tony royster ???????
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| Date: | Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 07:12:35 (CDT) |
| Name: | flo drobesch |
| E-Mail: | florian.drobesch@gmx.at |
| Country: | austria |
| Comments: | you are the greatest drummer!!
www.flashback-band.at |
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| Date: | Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 03:21:30 (CDT) |
| Name: | Roberta |
| E-Mail: | elisa33it@tiscali.it |
| Country: | Rome-Italy |
| Comments: | Hey Simon,when will you come here in Rome to make a concert with your own band?Your music is magnificient and your sound is unmistakable!!!!God bless u!!
ROBERTA
www.smartalecmusic.com |
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| Date: | Friday, June 03, 2005 at 18:19:03 (CDT) |
| Name: | joseph drew puppel |
| E-Mail: | jdpphoto1@aol.com |
| Country: | chicago,il, usa |
| Comments: | whats up simmon!
I must say that every time I hear you play ,
you just blow me away ! really !
so please tell us that you are going to release
the live doves of fire c.d. soon !!!!!!
you have no idea how many people are waitting for that, really ! and if there is any live video of the shows, think of a dvd!
we will be waitting ,
keep kicking ass !
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| Date: | Friday, June 03, 2005 at 14:21:10 (CDT) |
| Name: | Roberto Fiore |
| E-Mail: | ro.fiore@tiscali.it |
| Country: | Italy |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, i'm italian drummer and i formulate you congratulations for your drumming and fantastic carrer. You are my favourite drummer in the world like Phil Collins, Chester Thopson and Bill Bruford! I wish to receive an autographed photo by you. Please! This is my address: Roberto FIORE, via Giovanni Cimabue, 50 - 52100 Arezzo (Italy). Ciao! |
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| Date: | Friday, June 03, 2005 at 09:05:27 (CDT) |
| Name: | Terence McCauley |
| E-Mail: | terence.mccauley@lycos.com |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
How did you manage to unpick Keith Moon's awesome roar from Live at Leeds into - what became - Join Together. I've listened to that album over and over through the years and I'm still lost. Have you any tips, especially with Amazing Journey.
All the best,
Terry |
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| Date: | Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 23:56:15 (CDT) |
| Name: | DANNY RODRIGUEZ |
| E-Mail: | dergo@chile.com |
| Country: | chile |
| Comments: |
hola simon te escribo desde chile, soy
un músico connotado de mi país en el area
fusíon folk.,es primera vez que le escribo a alguien importante tengo premios y mucha
experiencia internacional (europa,EE.UU)para
mi fue un honor el haberlos escuchado en el festival de viña de año pasado ya que este
evento lo he ganado 8 veces y compartir ese
escenario con ustedes ha sido más que un honor, un abrazo danny rodriguez |
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| Date: | Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 20:05:13 (CDT) |
| Name: | Juan Carlos Guerrero |
| E-Mail: | juaaan78@yahoo.com |
| Country: | Spain |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I live in Spain and I´m wondering if you´re clinic schedulle for this year includes Spain? I´d be extatic to see you play live.
Have a great day. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 20:02:36 (CDT) |
| Name: | Juan Carlos Guerrero |
| E-Mail: | juaaan78@yahoo.com |
| Country: | Spain |
| Comments: | I live in Spain and I´m |
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| Date: | Monday, May 30, 2005 at 16:55:41 (CDT) |
| Name: | Carla Badani |
| E-Mail: | cbadani@gmail.com |
| Country: | Chile |
| Comments: | Se me olvidaba: Happy Bithday¡ |
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| Date: | Monday, May 30, 2005 at 16:54:14 (CDT) |
| Name: | Carla Badani |
| E-Mail: | cbadani@gmail.com |
| Country: | Chile |
| Comments: | My English is too bad for express that I feel. In Spanish I can tell you that: cada vez que veo el concierto "through the loogikng glass" y escucho "english eyes" pienso que ese tema fue hecho pensando en ti. Me inspira verte tocar la batería tan bien como lo haces. Me recuerda que la mùsica es una forma de expresar la espiritualidad del ser humano y de verdad si volviera a nacer me encantarìa haber aprendido a tocar baterìa tan bien como tu, a componer temas tan bien hechos como la mùsica de toto. |
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| Date: | Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 11:57:36 (CDT) |
| Name: | Serkan Alagök |
| E-Mail: | ufflemeli_serkan@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Comments: | Simon Phillips my favourite drummer
the best drummer
double bassmania
sorry my english is very bad |
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| Date: | Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 23:38:26 (CDT) |
| Name: | J P Lapp |
| E-Mail: | JPLapp82@Comcast.net |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | A responce to "TheBear" about the solos being so long at the Casino Rama shows. My wife and I were at both fantastic shows. The shows were two hours in length and on neither night was an hour given to Greg's and Luke's combined solo times. The time given to them was time well spent
J P |
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| Date: | Friday, May 27, 2005 at 09:06:48 (CDT) |
| Name: | Brian Tyson |
| E-Mail: | Tysoniep@aol.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simon, please feel free to play some dates in Philadelphia sometime soon! We need more fusion down in this area!!!!!
610-367-7247
Thank you,
Brian |
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| Date: | Friday, May 27, 2005 at 05:54:53 (CDT) |
| Name: | Daniel the drummer |
| E-Mail: | Joddern_89@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Norway |
| Comments: | Hello! I'm just wondering something
1. How old was you when you learned how to play the half time shuffle groove?
2. Did you ever meet Jeff Porcaro?
I love toto! |
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| Date: | Friday, May 27, 2005 at 03:17:35 (CDT) |
| Name: | Paul Traveller |
| E-Mail: | paultraveller@ntlworld.com |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | Hey Si, must admit its been a while since i observed your skill. 24 now and thinking back to a vid my dad got for me with you getting on your bass drum and jumping on it 5 or 6 times.Man i thought you were a loon. good stretching tech though! If your bored on the road and want a new band site to check out please visit www.therelease.co.uk
maybe one day we,ll clinic together.Peace bro! PAUL |
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| Date: | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 10:31:21 (CDT) |
| Name: | enrique carrera enriquez |
| E-Mail: | karrerakk@yahoo.com.mx |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Comments: | I want to tell you since the first time I listen you I'm impressioned. I'm some old but I think never it's too late to learn and with a teacher as you are, I most to do it. Thankx master for you knowledgement. I've follow you since 1980 when I hear judas-sin after sin. I was 5 old. Late, I looking for all of you. I uses Tama drums too in honor to you. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 11:00:19 (CDT) |
| Name: | m purple |
| E-Mail: | majorpurple@lycos.com |
| Comments: | This is one coooooool site |
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| Date: | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 08:42:46 (CDT) |
| Name: | Peter Sanderson |
| E-Mail: | thebear99@hotmail.com |
| Country: | CANADA! |
| Comments: | Just finished seeing Toto at our little casino here, an hour north of Toronto, and of course blown away by the talent of Simon Phillips. (Did he not play at Woodstock with Santana?) My review of the concert was they were incredible! My only complaint is why does everyone have to solo for so long? Nearly a dozen albums to choose from and half the night is taken up by a piano solo or a guitar solo-solo. The only solo I did want to hear was Simon's and he didn't disappoint. I see that MR. P has been playing with Steve Lukather and Toto for awhile but it was a great surprise to see someone of his talent in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Bravo, Eh! Peter Sanderson, Bass. |
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| Date: | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 16:31:53 (CDT) |
| Name: | Jennifer Wright |
| E-Mail: | jwright@povn.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simon,was my first drum clinic....I will nnnever forget!(Denver CO. early 1990's)Been a long time since
I have Rock & Rolled. I have brused my house with my sticks and now it is time to get a kit to beat on. Life has ended for me and the only way back to the light is through release. I got $4 grand+ to purchase a kit. Need the best equipment! So I thought I should ask the Best! Simon, I'm listening!
J Wright, Realtor Lic. |
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| Date: | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 05:48:24 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mike |
| E-Mail: | mikebeehive0@lycos.com |
| Comments: | Good site ...bookmarked for later use |
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| Date: | Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 09:02:32 (CDT) |
| Name: | Joerg Reinicke |
| E-Mail: | propylaen2001@yahoo.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
Is there still a chance for an official Doves of Fire release? I really like the audience recordings that I heard but I think it would be much more a pleasure to hear it properly engineered and mixed. This is so long overdue. Please give us an update.
Thanks
Joerg |
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| Date: | Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 07:27:58 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mark Deren |
| E-Mail: | mcd@wanadoo.nl |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hello Simon, I have interviewed some great drummers in my radio show such as Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, John Weathers (Gentle Giant),etc. I hope to chat with you in my show soon. I'm at www.markfromholland.com
Hope to hear from you. Best wishes, Mark |
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| Date: | Monday, May 02, 2005 at 14:10:20 (CDT) |
| Name: | Fabian Ristau |
| E-Mail: | kingdrum@gmx.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | MR.Simon Phillips
I want to say thnaks ...Im 15 years and i play drumm for eleven years ago.Iwould say that you have written my life ..
Im the greatest fan in the world !You are the best drummer on earth...
Please give me some tipps...
thanks your fabian |
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| Date: | Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 05:24:34 (CDT) |
| Name: | Kevin |
| E-Mail: | strayfish@hotmail.com |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Comments: | I am 14 and also play the drums. can you please email me drumming tips and exercises?
i am intrested in starting a band with my friend that plays lead! please email me ur tips and any other info. PS: can you also send some photos of your kit?
cheers ans enjoy the rest of your tour if you are on one!
Kevin |
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| Date: | Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 09:42:43 (CDT) |
| Name: | BYRON BORGES |
| E-Mail: | mister@chile.com |
| Country: | CHILE |
| Comments: | Mr. PHILLIPS:
Firstly, congratulations, it's an honor can heard and see you on tv, live,cd, whatever, every single note is so clear :a master.
the question: ¿Are you (TOTO)considering to work with Richard PAGE as sonwriter, backgrounds vocals,in the new album? even as the "seven one "for the world tour 2006?
Thanks |
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| Date: | Monday, April 25, 2005 at 01:55:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | David Alejandro Salas Hernández |
| E-Mail: | acodav87@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I'm so glad of found this web site, I'm 17 and I'm stared to play the drumms about 2 years ago I like to play a LOT but I'm a begginer, I bougth the Dvd live in Amsterdam 4 months ago I'm teenage so my kinds of music have not very quility as the music that you do, but my dream is to become in a very good drumer as you do: play both ways and have your technical stuff on my very own. So this is my Question: what can I do for star to play both ways? what kind of exercices can I do to become as a really good drummer as you do? So glad David Salas |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 20:06:38 (CDT) |
| Name: | Robin Kulbay |
| E-Mail: | Robin_kulbay_89@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | Hey Simon! Great great new site!! It´s really cool and so modern! However, a little more content and maybe some samples would be awsome!! I hope to see new realeses from both you and Toto! Keep up the good work!!
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http://buyvalium.topcities.com |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 14:58:54 (CDT) |
| Name: | Simon Ferry |
| E-Mail: | ferry194@aol.com |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Hello mate.
Just in case you don't remember me, my old man used to have the off licience in Bushey Heath. See you've come on a long way since bashing the old dustbin lids. You still look the same, hair hasn't changed since school days. Didn't know you were this successful, just happened to mention your name to a mate who played drums and he threw a double six. If ever your down Plymouth way give a call, it would be great to see you again. |
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| Date: | Friday, April 22, 2005 at 13:11:19 (CDT) |
| Name: | AL |
| E-Mail: | LARED101@AOL.COM |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | I Was at the clinic in lansing michigan,and was astounded in your virtuousity on the drum kit,by far the best drum clinic I've been to and I have seen many.You were also a totaly cool guy and took time to answer most questions and demonstrate many techniques to us mere mortals thanks again. |
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| Date: | Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 21:49:01 (CDT) |
| Name: | andy |
| E-Mail: | p. |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | simon is the man!! thanks for an excellent evening in grand rapids. simon is an amaizing down to earth guy with one huge discography. keep on rocking.
thanks andy p |
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| Date: | Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 23:48:21 (CDT) |
| Name: | J P Lapp |
| E-Mail: | JPLapp82@Comcast.net |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Well, I like others have just returned from home after being amazed by Simon at the clinic in East Lansing Michigan. It was entertaining, informitive, amusing and mindboggeling. Simon took time to answer questions from a large number of attendees.
For many years now I have been following Simon and thought that I had seen it all. I couldn't have been more wrong. The opening solo did not disappoint and was packed with new drumming dialog that was just astounding.
Thanks again Simon for a memorible evening!
J P |
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| Date: | Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 08:48:48 (CDT) |
| Name: | gregg culp |
| E-Mail: | glc19622000@yahoo.com |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | well just like the last time i was able to talk to you way back in 1979 when you were playing with stanley clarke, i thought you were the same nice guy last night in south bend indiana, great clinic and just a pleasure to watch and listen to. thanks for all of the great music! Gregg |
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| Date: | Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 23:59:00 (CDT) |
| Name: | Elijah Vazquez |
| E-Mail: | elijah@hugeworldproject.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Thank you for such a great clinic. Once again, I took alot away from the way you played and even moreso alot of the things you said. I hope you enjoy the CD half as much as I enjoyed watching you work. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 19:51:09 (CDT) |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-Mail: | twins94@zoominternet.net |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | Hi Simon:
great job this past sunday in Columbus, OH. Your playing was unbelievable. More than that I enjoyed your question and answer session, snare drum exhibition and the humor you brought to the presentation.
thanks
Ken |
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| Date: | Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 08:32:18 (CDT) |
| Name: | Sam Tarsha |
| E-Mail: | wildsamt@aol.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simon,
Enjoyed our short talk about The White Cliffs of Dover/Uncle who was a B-52 Pilot in WW2 & the Queen. It's nice to meet a down to earth drummer for a change. The clinic at The University of Toledo (Ohio) was outstanding. I still say you have an invisible set of arms & legs. Only superman can play that fast (HA!) Regards, Sam |
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| Date: | Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:10:55 (CDT) |
| Name: | Stef Möhle |
| E-Mail: | stef@hi-drums.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
this new design is really more comfortable for the user!
Well done - like your drumming :-)
Stef |
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| Date: | Monday, April 18, 2005 at 03:26:12 (CDT) |
| Name: | Hammerin' Cameron |
| E-Mail: | hammerincam@yahoo.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | I'm Just getting home from Drum Daze in Columbus Ohio.... What a great day!!!! I'm looking forward to the new TOTO record and ???? maybe a tour???.... I can't wait... |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 07:07:39 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mike C |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I wanted to let you know that Live in Amsterdam is the bests sounding DVD I own! Your drums sound amazing! I have a 2½-year-old son that I played it to once and now he wants to hear the drum intro all the time. That’s fine with me, I am not so sure about my wife though? I hope Toto can make it to Boston sometime in the near future. |
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| Date: | Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 19:13:52 (CDT) |
| Name: | Sonia |
| Country: | Austria |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
Brilliant how you decided to do the site now!
Greetings from Vienna! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 12:26:20 (CDT) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Comments: | test message |
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| Date: | Friday, April 08, 2005 at 06:01:49 (CDT) |
| Name: | Mark Russell |
| E-Mail: | mark.g.russell@dsl.pipex.com |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | After 20 years of drumming I thought I was pretty good, until I saw the dvd of Toto live in Amsterdam, especially 'Africa', how the hell do you play the Porcaro shuffle whilst playing 16th notes left handed on the hi-hat, it's impossible! Needless to say, I have something new to practise, thanks for that! |
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| Date: | Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 14:14:41 (CDT) |
| Name: | Theo Neubauer |
| E-Mail: | theo.neubauer@web.de |
| Country: | germany |
| Comments: | hi simon,
greetings from bavaria.i meet you at the clinic in augsburg 2004. i hope you enjoy it the bavarian beer "zieglerbräu". cheers!!!
theo |
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| Date: | Friday, April 01, 2005 at 10:09:11 (CST) |
| Name: | Andy |
| E-Mail: | andy@actindale.fsnet.co.uk |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Simon,
I came across your name in a rather circuitous but none-the-less enjoyable music route via London's JAZZ FM to Larry Carlton, Larry Carlton to Steve Lukather and Steve Lukather to you and Toto. Some 6 months ago I bought the Steve Lukather/Candyman album and was gob-smacked at the quality, speed and what I would term 'in-fill'drumming you delivered. So much so that I just had to buy the 1994 Los Lobotymys (Amsterdam concert)DVD to see what you were actually doing. The sounds were sensational! I could only watch in awe at the performance you delivered.
I wouldn't even pretend to be a drummer although I dabled a bit in my youth, however I've always had a penchant for the drums as the core element to any music; I can never stop my feet and hands tapping at work or in the car. I've followed and listened to many accomplished drummers like Billy Cobham, Buddie Ritch, Ian Paice, Nick Mason, John Bonham and of course the late-great Jeff Porcaro amongst others. I have to say that your delivery of beat, improvisation, power-drumming and energy put you up there at the very top. Is there a chance you're likely to play in London in 2005? I would love to come and see/hear you for real. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any concert dates and keep playing and re-playing 'Party in Simon's Pants' until my CD & DVD players give up the ghost.
Thank you so much for the liquid gold sounds you have brought to my ears. Happy Para-Diddles! Andy |
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| Date: | Friday, April 01, 2005 at 07:25:05 (CST) |
| Name: | Klaus |
| E-Mail: | kkdrummer@gmx.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hello Simon Phillips, I´m Klaus from Germany. Since a lot of years I´am fascinated about your drumplaying. I visited many, many of your TOTO-Concerts, Clinics and Workshops, specially in Germany. I play drums by myself, so I´m everytime interested to watch your special methods (leaded left hand !!) of drumplaying. But I never reach the sky, so I must learn, look and practice, practice, practice ...
In May, I´ll stay during a vacation in NYC, so I´ve booked tickets for your both shows at B.B.Kings !! I´m very happy about this and it would be great if it is possible to get a sign from you or to take some pictures of you and your drumkit between, or after the shows.
I hope, you´ll be really there. See you at B.B.Kings !!
Many greetings to all members and the stuff from TOTO !! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 08:46:13 (CST) |
| Name: | Rene Gomez |
| E-Mail: | Dianaari@terra.com.mx |
| Country: | MEXICO |
| Comments: | HI' I LOVE YOU SIMON, YOU ARE THE BEST DRUMER IN THIS WORLD, I'M TOTO FAN(NUMBER 1 MEXICO)YOU ARE GREAT PERSON, GREAT HUMAN.
YOU TECNIC IS PERFECT, YOUR ALBUM SOLO IS GREAT.
SIMPLY YOU ARE DRUMER GOD...
MEXICO LOVE YOU, NEVER FORGET. |
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| Date: | Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 03:57:18 (CST) |
| Name: | Emlan |
| E-Mail: | SemlisH@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | hi! I wonder how old you are, my friend and I just want to now... And did you start playing drums when you were 12 years old? And then it was just one moore thing, I like youre hair, it`s so fluffy. BYE! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 02:19:57 (CST) |
| Name: | Natascha |
| E-Mail: | nsierp@web.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hallo Simon,
I hope you come on tour in Germany soon. I saw you on tour with Toto two times, it was great. But the most pleasure for me an my boyfriend, was the concert in a very small club in Oberhausen (Jan 98) You are so amazing and I hope you will come back again soon!
I wish you and your family all the best!
God bless you!
Natascha |
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| Date: | Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11:30:12 (CST) |
| Name: | Lorenzo |
| E-Mail: | l.lanterna@bluewin.ch |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Comments: | Hi Simon firstly i wish that everything is going well for you.As many people had the opportunity to put an ear(cd) and a look(dvd) on the latest live performance in Amsterdam,i can tell you that your performance let me without words,you played this gig so well!Absolutely amazing!You still are my idol and great inspiration to music.I hope to see you performing here this year.Thank you and best wishes to you and to the the band.Take care |
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| Date: | Friday, March 25, 2005 at 16:24:39 (CST) |
| Name: | Arno Brugger |
| E-Mail: | arno.brugger@freenet.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Dear Simon! I saw your show in the year 2003 when you visited the "musicshop" in Munich. Amazing. I am a music producer, pianist and arranger. My question: when can i see and hear you again in Germany? Solo or together with a band ... yours, Arno |
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| Date: | Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 19:46:03 (CST) |
| Name: | Luis Octavio Arriaga |
| E-Mail: | tayio5@hotmail.com |
| Country: | México |
| Comments: | Hey, Simon i heard your concert last night (23 march) it was incredible man, I don't have words to decribe it, I am 13 years old, I went with my parents and my uncle to see the concert, we live in Ensenada Mexico, we drove 5 hours to get there, I always thougt than TOTO's music was pussy melodic rock, and you make me change my mind, at the end of your set I was on my feet applauding for you encore thank you for your music |
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| Date: | Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 14:18:15 (CST) |
| Name: | Tom Flamino |
| E-Mail: | tflamino@verizon.net |
| Country: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | Saw your concert last night at the CH and your are unbelieveable as a drummer I truly enjoyed your show and the drumming just blew me a way. I can't believe that you played every piece on that kit. Keep up the great work !!!!!! |
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| Date: | Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 13:51:36 (CST) |
| Name: | Tom Flamino |
| E-Mail: | tflamino@verizon.net |
| Country: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | Saw your concert last night at the CH and your are unbelieveable as a drummer I truly enjoyed your show and the drumming just blew me a way. I can't believe that you played every every piece on that kit. Keep up the great work !!!!!! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 19:09:13 (CST) |
| Name: | Edwin van der Beek |
| E-Mail: | edwin@suze4.demon.nl |
| Country: | Holland |
| Comments: | Wouldn't it be nice to download a wallpaper of you at this website? Being a great admirer of you, I'm sure more fans would like that too. |
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| Date: | Friday, March 18, 2005 at 09:20:23 (CST) |
| Name: | Robert Carroll |
| E-Mail: | princeotc@yahoo.co.uk |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I like the new website but more audio and visual content (if possible). I have the played the drums in numerous bands for over twenty years, I still get the same buzz now as then. Unfortunately I use many of your fills, but maybe that is a compliment to your abilities.
Your music is cool and your drumming is inspirational. I have a question for you. When you recorded ' space boogie ' on ' there and back ' how did you arrive at that specific rythym? When I first heard it it knocked me sideways, is it 17/9?
I wish I had your lifestyle, playing drums for a living. Good luck with future endeavours.
Please keep making music and pushing the frontiers of percussion. |
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| Date: | Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 12:27:50 (CST) |
| Name: | Simon Ahs |
| E-Mail: | simonax@hotmail |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | hello Simon!...gues what?..my name is Simon to!...and i play drums!....My father bought my first drumkit when i was 5 years old!... i hade played drums ever sence!...i just love you men!...i bought my first Toto album when i was 8 years old!...first it was Jeff, and then you!....when i heard you for the first time!...you cant believe how amasing it was!....i love when you play Jack The Bone live!....it`s amasing men!...please answer!..It would be an honner for me and my sister!:...good luck with your next tour!...well, bye for now!.. |
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| Date: | Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 09:17:50 (CST) |
| Name: | william |
| E-Mail: | morenillu@hotmail.com |
| Country: | barcelona |
| Comments: | Hi simon! i´m 13 years old and i write from spain. i´m not professionaly at drums but you its my favourite drummer. toto is my favourite group.
answer me please please!!!!
To be since like you, is for my dream simon...
Not much of English, I am writing with what I have learned in the school.
Simon continues this way and never change, we all love you.
Please answer in morenillu@gmail.com
It would do to myself a lot of illusion, thanks for attending to myself ...
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| Date: | Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 04:27:53 (CST) |
| Name: | Joel Siirtola |
| E-Mail: | joel.siirtola1@luukku.com |
| Country: | Finland |
| Comments: | Hello Simon!
i am your big fan and i want to see you live in the toto concert. I am drummer and I play toto´s music. I am 12 years old and I listen to toto´s music very much.
nice to write you! Yours: Joel Siirtola in finland! |
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| Date: | Friday, March 11, 2005 at 06:47:11 (CST) |
| Name: | Nentcho Stefanov |
| E-Mail: | drums_god@abv.bg |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Comments: | Hi Simon. I just wana say - love you :) |
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| Date: | Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 00:36:30 (CST) |
| Name: | Laurent |
| E-Mail: | jazzhard@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Love the new website ! Kudos. Much clearer and viewer friendly. Great job ! Regarding Simon's discography, I noted two small mistakes : a) Michael Berger is actually Michel Berger (was a very famous French pop songwriter who died from a heart attack about 10 years ago. He was around 40) and b) Whitesnake's Whitesnake should, IMHO, be listed under David Coverdale's Whitesnake. Whitesnake's first official release was "Snakebite". Keep up the excellent job ! |
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| Date: | Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 13:18:31 (CST) |
| Name: | Steve |
| E-Mail: | steveballstadt@yahoo.ca |
| Country: | Toronto, Canada |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
I have been playing drums professionally for 10 years now and I was wondering if you could recommend anything for wrist and arm problems? This problem is about 2 years old and I cannot seem to get rid of it no matter how much I rest, stretch, or change my kit for easier playing |
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| Date: | Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 13:01:05 (CST) |
| Name: | Martin |
| E-Mail: | martin.music@telfs.com |
| Country: | austria |
| Comments: | Hy Simon!
i love it, how do you play all the TOTO songs (for me sounds it better than the original). do you come to austria or germany this year?? I hope it!! Best wishes, martin :) |
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| Date: | Monday, February 28, 2005 at 16:47:19 (CST) |
| Name: | Ingo Büll |
| E-Mail: | ingo@pre-amp.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Drummers have the better way to live!!! |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 15:15:13 (CST) |
| Name: | niels |
| E-Mail: | engelniels_6@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Luxembourg |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
I just want to say that you are a nearly perfect drummer,especially in keeping the groove!I am sure that you hear this every day but it doesn t matter!I hope you will come to luxembourg soon!bye |
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| Date: | Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 14:07:39 (CST) |
| Name: | Dave Nuttall |
| E-Mail: | dave@nuthoose.fsnet.co.uk |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | Just got to say how much I really love your contribution on Sherinian's new CD. Alpha Burst and One Way (especially the Lila's Dancesque ending on One Way, Simply amazing.
Kind regards, Dave |
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 16:42:03 (CST) |
| Name: | Ad Mommers |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
Great!!! after 23 years finaly the release of Toyah's Warrior Rock album on compact disc, thought it would never happen. You've certainly made that band stand out. Great playing, very musical, very powerfull, and very different. Still enjoying it very much.
Kind regards,
Ad |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 09:40:29 (CST) |
| Name: | Morelli Davide |
| E-Mail: | murello@tisclinet.it |
| Country: | Italia ROMA |
| Comments: | Ciao Simon stai diventando il mio batterista preferito,ti ho scoperto grazie ai TOTO,da quando ho ascoltato tambu sono rimasto affascinato dalla tua limpidita'sonora dal tuo gusto sia nel suono dei tamburi sia per i fill,che secondo me rimangono i piu'belli del mondo riescono ad essere nello stesso tempo piene ed essenziali senza stancare l'ascolto del brano.In poche parole sei il migliore,mi piacerebbe conoscerti la prossima volta che verrai a roma(E' veramente il mio sognio).
Sono stato orgoglioso di stringerti la mano quando sei venuto all'Alpheus a fare la tua clinic e hai dimostrato di essere una persona cordialissima quando hai firmato 1 per 1 gli autografi chiedendo anche lo spelling del nome(CHE PAZIENZA)sei stato veramente grande.
Spero che in un modo o nell'altro tu riesca a leggere il mio messaggio,gia'questo mi renderebbe molto felice.
Ciao Simon continua cosi'SEI IL MIGLIORE un abraccio Davide Morelli |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 02:42:30 (CST) |
| Name: | Andrew |
| E-Mail: | meowarf@cyberhotline.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
I met you tonight at the Baked Potato with Jeff Richman, Otamaro Ruiz, Brandon Fields, Jimmy Haslip. You were all awesome. Thanks for being a nice person. Your class matches your awesome drumming skills. Hope our paths cross again soon. |
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| Date: | Friday, February 18, 2005 at 16:32:54 (CST) |
| Name: | lisa |
| Country: | canada |
| Comments: | hi there: can you tell me what the song africa is about? specifically, i was wondering what the lyrics "i blessed the rains down in africa" mean? is it a shaman? it's one of my favourite songs ever and i would REALLY like to know... thx and keep rockin' ;) |
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| Date: | Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 17:35:08 (CST) |
| Name: | Douglas T. Mohn |
| E-Mail: | dougfir48@gmail.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Hello Simon
I just rebought "Smallcreeps Day" Wow, I forgot how much I love that album, I hope they issue "Animation" by Jon Anderson on CD,
I Love your sounds on that one also, Thank You, Youeself, Bruford,Copeland, and Phil are awesome, Thank You so much again
Doug |
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| Date: | Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 00:47:17 (CST) |
| Name: | Gordon Ashe |
| E-Mail: | Burpcharlieburp@hotmail.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Simon you`re an inspiration. Thank you and all the best. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 16:12:21 (CST) |
| Name: | Mischa Smit |
| E-Mail: | mischaenwendy@wanadoo.nl |
| Country: | Nederland |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
A few years ago you gave a clinic in a church in Den Haag (Netherlands). It was near the drumschool of Cesar Zuiderwijk, i was there with my drumteacher Rob. It was really great !! Rob received the drumsticks you played with on the clinic. Rob knows im a very big fan of yours and a few day's later i get the sticks for present !!!! One of the drumstudents made a picture from you and me together, if you like i can sent
you the picture by email, maybe you can put it on your site.
My father plays drums to and is a big fan to, he had a stroke on the 23 of december last year. Is it possible to send him a picture of you with an signature?
Greetings,
Mischa Smit.
Den Haag, Netherlands |
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 13:44:36 (CST) |
| Name: | Heinz Schönpos |
| E-Mail: | nina.schoenpos@aon.at |
| Country: | AUSTRIA |
| Comments: | Dear Simon, my name is Heinz Schönpos and I have studiied drums at the Music-University at Vienna (Austria). A year ago I' ve written my thesis about "Toto and the drumstyle of Jeff Porcaro".
Now a little austrian publishing house will publish my thesis as a book, but I' ve a little problem: I would like to give some fotos of the band TOTO in this book. Naturally I have some fotos from music-magazines, but it's not allowed to use them because of the copyrigt-law.
Perhaps you can help me: Would be able to send me some fotos of the band, which I could use for my book. This really would be great.
Perhaps you can answer me per e-mail, if it would be able. Please write to nina.schoenpos@aon.at
Thank you so much, your's Heinz! |
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| Date: | Monday, February 14, 2005 at 23:32:14 (CST) |
| Name: | Ro |
| E-Mail: | sixmora@aol.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I want to thank you, again, for the time that you set aside to chat after your last gig at the Baked Potato in September. Thanks also for the drum sticks that I bothered you for, that was so nice of you, and what a thrill for me! Looking forward to your next show this Saturday!!!
Ro |
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| Date: | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 19:01:18 (CST) |
| Name: | Colin Woolway |
| E-Mail: | colin@drumsense.com |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Comments: | Hi Simon - I never really got round to thanking you for a great time at the Bath Rhythm Week last year! It was a complete gas! You were fantastic and so into what the whole event was about - next time you're in the UK send me a mail and Pete Riley and I will get the first round!!
all the best
Colin Woolway |
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| Date: | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 17:53:00 (CST) |
| Name: | Andre |
| E-Mail: | creatchy@gmx.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Si,
just want to say, that the new site layout really is great! It is obviously more user-friendly than the old one ;-) I wish you very much fun recording the new ToTo record!
Greetings,
Andre |
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| Date: | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 15:28:14 (CST) |
| Name: | Frede |
| E-Mail: | fredsc@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Comments: | Hi SIMON!!! I wish you the best luck recording the new TOTO album!!! I'm so excited!!! see you on the road! Hopefully in Copenhagen!!! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 02:17:27 (CST) |
| Name: | MRFUSION |
| E-Mail: | simonot.chrsitophe@wanadoo.fr |
| Country: | FRANCE |
| Comments: |
Hi Simon
Sorry for the Late
Happy Birthday Simon |
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| Date: | b> | Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 08:04:11 (CST) |
| Name: | Cloud |
| Country: | Italy |
| Comments: | You are my best drummer. I am a drummer too but it's only one year that i study the drum. I play in a band, the Bill's and we want to play a song you made with Ray Russell and Antonhy Jackson. The song is Outback. I figured out the track but i can't play very well the chorus. I study it every day but.... You are the best! |
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| Date: | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 07:49:13 (CST) |
| Name: | Brunello |
| E-Mail: | BrunoKassel@aol.com |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
I know I'm a bit late, but: ALL THE VERY BEST BIRTHDAY WISHES from my side!!! Yesterday I went to the Cologne Carnival with Bianca which was big fun. Hope you're doing well. See you on your next trip to Germany...
Brunello |
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| Date: | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 03:50:10 (CST) |
| Name: | nikolas |
| E-Mail: | piperos_22@hotmail.com |
| Country: | greece |
| Comments: | first of all i hope i find you well and happy birthday for yestarday.thanks for every thing...you are THE O N E.sound play way of thinking...at leest in greece i am your greatest fan.i've truveled the world to see you and every time is like the first.i allso play drums but...any way i hope to see you and toto once in my life in greece so you can teach them what music is and sounds like. |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 13:25:47 (CST) |
| Name: | Heidi |
| E-Mail: | anakin01ch@yahoo.de |
| Country: | St.Gallen, Switzerland |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY , SIMON ! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND A HEALTHY YEAR.
MANY GREETINGS
HEIDI |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 10:43:16 (CST) |
| Name: | Jan Egil Øverkil |
| E-Mail: | janekil@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Norway |
| Comments: | Happy birthday, Si!
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 10:38:51 (CST) |
| Name: | GGMSTUDIOS staff |
| E-Mail: | ggm@ggmstudios.com |
| Country: | Monza-Italy |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.SIMON!!!!
ggmstudios staff |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 09:32:27 (CST) |
| Name: | Jan |
| E-Mail: | jan@bennett3408.fsnet.co.uk |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Hope you have a very happy 48th Birthday (you don,t look it) and a very healthy year hope to see you in England very soon
regards Jan |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 07:41:12 (CST) |
| Name: | Roberta |
| E-Mail: | elisa33it@tiscali.it |
| Country: | Rome-Italy |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY,GREAT SIMON!I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF THE WORLD!
ROBERTA |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 07:32:47 (CST) |
| Name: | Alexandra |
| E-Mail: | Alexa-Klein@gmx.net |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON!!!
Have a nice day and all the best to you... |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 04:49:13 (CST) |
| Name: | Martin |
| E-Mail: | msteigemann@yahoo.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Happy Birthday Simon !!!! |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 03:17:36 (CST) |
| Name: | leah |
| E-Mail: | stnglvrlv@msn.com |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | HELLO SIMON HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY..BEST WISHES LEAH LAS VEGAS |
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| Date: | Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 17:03:03 (CST) |
| Name: | Richard |
| E-Mail: | ritchi_2002@arcor.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRHTDAY SIMON!!!
Wish you all the best, man!
Hope to see you here in G soon...
BTW:
really nice new home site, Simon :-)
Richard, Germany. |
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| Date: | Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 14:45:50 (CST) |
| Name: | steve meligan |
| E-Mail: | DRUM1958@aol.com |
| Country: | United States |
| Comments: | Hi Simon, I had the pleasure of seeing you twice in one year, I believe it was in 1985. First with Al Dimeola in St.Petersburg FL.and secondly with Jeff Beck A couple of month's later in Lakeland FL. Just a THANK YOU!! for the inspiration and the memories!!! |
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| Date: | Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 08:19:38 (CST) |
| Name: | Satria |
| E-Mail: | phillip_271087@YAHOO.COM |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Comments: | hi simon Phillips! my name's Satria, I COME FROM iNDONESIA! sorry my english isn't good! i like you playing drum! i'm your fans? when you will go to Indonesia again with TOTO and other! i still wait reply your E-mail simon. Nice to meet you!!! |
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| Date: | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 18:05:34 (CST) |
| Name: | fernando alvarado |
| E-Mail: | fernandoalvarado678@yahoo.com |
| Country: | costa rica |
| Comments: | hey,simon,remember me,im the guy who you sing all yours cds in my country with the toto tour you gave in our country,we met at the lobby in the hotel near to the gig.i give you best regards and health to you an your family.i hope see you soon,my friend.
keep well and still drumming.fernando |
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| Date: | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 11:19:47 (CST) |
| Name: | Caiuby de Oliveira Almeida |
| E-Mail: | caiub2@ig.com.br |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Comments: | Parabens pelo seu epetacular trabalho solo e junto com o ToTo sou um grande admirador do seu trabalho. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 15:25:48 (CST) |
| Name: | Stefan Lawrence |
| E-Mail: | sl@worldonline.co.za |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Comments: | Hi Simon.Just heard that you are coming out with TOTO to SA in April and doing a clinic in Johannesburg as well.I cant wait.i saw your clinic here in 1997 and cant wait for the concert and the clinic once again.I managed to get a hold of some great photos that were taken at the last clinic.See you soon
Stefan |
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| Date: | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 18:27:28 (CST) |
| Name: | Paul Marangoni |
| E-Mail: | paul@paulmarangoni.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Nice site guys! I much prefer this to the Flash. Thanks! |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 16:28:23 (CST) |
| Name: | Paco V. |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Comments: | Hi Mr. Phillips
I'm a Toto fan.
my english isn't good, but I've some to say:
First You are the best drummer in the world, there's nobody best than you. And my question is: are there a livefields tour video or something? I want see Jake to the bone, the drumm solo and dave gone skilling in this live version. it's all. |
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| Date: | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 18:16:16 (CST) |
| Name: | Edwin van der Beek |
| E-Mail: | edwin@suze4.demon.nl |
| Country: | Voorschoten, Holland |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
First of all congrats on this very nice and cool new website. Furtheron many thanx for your breathtaking clinic in 013 Tilburg, Holland last year. Hope to see and meet you when you come to Holland again one day. I'm the guy "who knows almost everything about you" as you've said at the Fatimachurch clinic in The Hague Holland a couple of years back.
Musicagreets,
Edwin |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 18:14:19 (CST) |
| Name: | funkytoe |
| E-Mail: | mail@funkytoe42.co.uk |
| Country: | united kingdom |
| Comments: | hi simon...
i would just like to say what everyone of a fan of yours says wot a muso an inspiration and you sit on the global drum throne far as im concerned.I cant keep freudian slip from the another lifetime album off my stereo top tune.YOU ARE THE MAN..... |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 08:32:53 (CST) |
| Name: | Scott Higham |
| E-Mail: | scott_higham@yahoo.co.uk |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Hi Simon,
Usual stuff first...Awesome! There you go..sums it all up mate!
Ok, i got Symbiosis but i can't find Another Lifetime, Protocol,Out Of The Blue, Force Majure etc in the UK! Any ideas where i can get them? Cheers Scott.
Oh, by the way, i think we have a mutual friend here at 'home'. Remember Eddie Ryan!?
He customised my kit recently and told me many stories of when you and your dad used to visit him..he's still got that shed as a workshop!!!! Anyway, good luck and all that mate..be nice to meet ya one day. Cheers. |
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| Date: | Monday, January 24, 2005 at 18:45:47 (CST) |
| Name: | GEORGE BILEZIKJIAN |
| E-Mail: | GBILEZIKJIAN@YAHOO.COM |
| Country: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | HEY THERE SIMON I'M A BIG FAN SAW YOU AT NAMM SHOW WITH MIKE AND KENNY I WANTED TO GET A PICTURE AND AUTOGRAPH BUT THE LINE WAS TO BIG. HAD A GREAT TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING SOME NEW MATERIAL.
MUSICALLY
GB (ECHO PRIZM) |
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| Date: | Monday, January 24, 2005 at 06:43:14 (CST) |
| Name: | Jeff |
| Country: | UK |
| Comments: | I like the new design of the site. Keep going |
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| Date: | Friday, January 21, 2005 at 08:24:35 (CST) |
| Name: | johannes |
| E-Mail: | totojohn80@yahoo.se |
| Country: | sweden |
| Comments: | hi simon!! i hope you are in good shape and that you are feeling well.
i just wanted to say that i love when you guys say that you are working on a new cd and you are gonna make it the best.and not release it until it is.that makes me exited.and with the knowledge that you toto just accept the best from yourselves it shall be very intresting to be able to go to the recordstore soon to by and by and listen and get inspired of toto and you.
i am so glad that you guys are working on a new cd and that you still excist.i mean that toto still are working.because we need you guys.okej
good luck with the new cd and take care
thank you |
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| Date: | Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 16:23:06 (CST) |
| Name: | John Martines |
| E-Mail: | turbocum@aol.com |
| Country: | U.S.A |
| Comments: | You may have to dig back for this one! I was wondering if you still have any of the old Fibrestar kits and if so would you sell them?If not what happened to them? |
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| Date: | Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 05:43:09 (CST) |
| Name: | Eamo |
| E-Mail: | flamineamon@hotmail.com |
| Country: | ireland |
| Comments: | dear simon u r the best drummer out there i was wondering are u bringing out any tutional videos or dvds as i would like to learn some of the different beats and fills u play throughout TOTO LIVE IN AMSTERDAM especially them rolls around the toms in ROSANNA, also would u recommend ROLAND V DRUMS (electronic)
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| Date: | Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 05:16:49 (CST) |
| Name: | jan-philipp keil |
| E-Mail: | philippokeilqweb.de |
| Country: | germany |
| Comments: | you are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
when do you come to Frankfurt or in the odenwald?mb on my e-mail address
Your fan and also drummer jan
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| Date: | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 10:15:50 (CST) |
| Name: | james davies |
| E-Mail: | jaythedrummer@hotmail.com |
| Country: | uk |
| Comments: | i played for a while now im in a band was wondering if u could help us out.. thnx... |
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| Date: | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 07:54:24 (CST) |
| Name: | nicolas |
| E-Mail: | nicolasschlueter@yahoo.de |
| Country: | germany, NRW |
| Comments: | hallo simon. ich weiß nicht ob du deutsch sprechen kannst...?! egal :)
du hast wirklich ne coole seite. und du bist ein echt guter schlagzeuger. der weltbeste um es genau zu sagen! :)
lg nicolas |
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| Date: | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 00:29:11 (CST) |
| Name: | Jan Egil Øverkil |
| E-Mail: | janekil@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Norway |
| Comments: | Congratulations on the new site! By the first look, it seems easier to visit than the old site. I hope we will find some videoclips later on.
BTW, glad to see the Octobans are back. |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 18:01:08 (CST) |
| Name: | Bill |
| E-Mail: | IRISHODOWD@aol.com |
| Country: | United States |
| Comments: | Simon, I had been told that Toto would be playing in Southern California in March, Now I hear that the Band was removed from the list. Can you leyt me know when the Band will be playing in CA
Thanks much,
Bill |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 14:28:17 (CST) |
| Name: | robin |
| E-Mail: | veejayrecords@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Canada |
| Comments: | Hello Simon..a great site, we've come a long way since There and Back. I here from Mo on occasion. I hope you are well. Robin |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 07:48:10 (CST) |
| Name: | Sam Dando |
| Country: | Wales |
| Comments: | Hi Simon
Great new website,I'm always jamming along to Toto and am grateful for your inspiration in my drumming.All the best |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 06:13:59 (CST) |
| Name: | johannes |
| E-Mail: | totojohn80@yahoo.se |
| Country: | sweden |
| Comments: | hello simon!! first i want to thank you for all the inspiration you give me when i listen to your music.i got your records you did whith ray russel and those guys."another lifetime" symbiosis protocol out ofe the blue and so on....these records i listen to before i practice on my kit.and they are amacing isnpiration to me.you are a fabolus drummer i love all that you do on your kit.i was at the marsstrand gotenburg concert and i was like cracy after it.i got really inspired.i love music and i love playing on my drums and i will do that all my life.what can i say i just love you man.and your 25 anniversary concert at the globe of stockholm was beyond everything your solo was like entering to a world of drumming.you know my dad was in heaven efter that experience.so just keep on doing your staff and i will supprt you byeing your records.i am so happy to wait for the new toto studiorecord.well,like i said,i just love you man,keep on giving the drums what you got.i will listen.and i will get inspired.i wish you all GOD`S blessings and good luck for the future of your drumming and work.take care simon |
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 05:51:37 (CST) |
| Name: | Marcel |
| E-Mail: | marcel.heger@mds-abele.de |
| Country: | Germany |
| Comments: | Hey Simon,
i´m a great Fan from you since 1990.You are the best Drummer.Your Album SYMBIOSIS, Out f the Blue and Protocol are the greatest.I´m a Bassplayer and it makes fun to play these Songs.See my Homepage www.deeptone.de. i wish you good Times, and take care. |
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| Date: | Monday, January 17, 2005 at 16:52:38 (CST) |
| Name: | Romain |
| E-Mail: | aeroweb340@hotmail.com |
| Country: | France |
| Comments: | yeah you are the best drummer of the world simon's ! |
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| Date: | Monday, January 17, 2005 at 12:18:26 (CST) |
| Name: | Jan |
| E-Mail: | jan@bennett3408.fsnet.co.uk |
| Country: | England |
| Comments: | Love the new website, nice to see up to date photo,s hope to see you in England again soon. My favorite concert, you with Jack Bruce and Blues something or other I was right at the front, you were amazing everyone was talking about you, You got a lot of fans that night, feel slightly embarrassed that I hadn,t heard of you before sorry about that! but you have a fan for life now.
All the best
Jan |
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| Date: | Monday, January 17, 2005 at 12:07:59 (CST) |
| Name: | Linda Yuen |
| E-Mail: | info@lindayuen.com |
| Country: | Scotland / Norway |
| Comments: | Wow, the site looks great! Congrats and well done! Hope to see you again soon, Si! |
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| Date: | Monday, January 17, 2005 at 07:10:31 (CST) |
| Name: | Michelle |
| Country: | Japan |
| Comments: | Wow, the new layout is beautiful!
Simon, congratulations on your wedding! Best wishes for your everlasting happiness with your wife! ML :-) Michelle
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 19:27:31 (CST) |
| Name: | scott |
| E-Mail: | scottcin2002@yahoo.com |
| Country: | usa |
| Comments: | Can some of you folks suggest albumn/songs to listen for Simon's best drum work? I remeber hearing some Jeff Beck, I think Blow by Blow, that had some remarkable drumming on it, but I'm sure there are many others with that extensive discography. |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 11:21:12 (CST) |
| Name: | Igor Plastinkin\Andrew Arenin |
| E-Mail: | Polet@ssau.ru |
| Country: | Russia |
| Comments: | Hello,Simon!This is a guitar\drummer tandem from Russia!The new desing of our site a really fantaaassstic!!!Very laconically exchanges.Thanks.We hope to see you in Moscow again!Maybe with a band?!(in "Forte club",for example).Cheeers!!! |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 09:26:22 (CST) |
| Name: | Lee |
| E-Mail: | zappa76@freechal.com |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Comments: | HELLO...Simon, Congratulations opening great site...Please visit South Korea again...I hope to see your great drum clinic...I Admire your endless effort...
Thanks...
Lee
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 08:15:19 (CST) |
| Name: | Robin Kulbay |
| E-Mail: | Robin_kulbay_89@hotmail.com |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Comments: | Hey Simon! Great great new site!! It´s really cool and so modern! However, a little more content and maybe some samples would be awsome!! I hope to see new realeses from both you and Toto! Keep up the good work!!
/Robin, 15 |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 03:53:40 (CST) |
| Name: | J P Lapp |
| E-Mail: | JPLapp82@Comcast.net |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | To you and all involved with your new site , it looks fantastic. The new background color is much easier on the eyes when reading from the different sections. I'm sure most will enjoy the changes. One request though; more pictures in the photo galleries, please! It is always a joy to see new shots of you when your playing (with whomever).
Can't wait to hear new material from your solo projects as well as with Toto.
Cheers! J P
(Didn't appear the first submission went through at this end, my bad.) Cheers |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 03:48:09 (CST) |
| Name: | J P Lapp |
| E-Mail: | JPLapp82@Comcast.net |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Hi Simon!
To you and all involved with you new site , it looks fantastic. The new background color is much easier on the eyes when reading from the different sections. I'm sure most will enjoy the changes. One request though; more pictures in the photo galleries, please! It is always a joy to see new shots of you when your playing (with whomever).
Can't wait to hear new material from your solo projects as well as with Toto.
Cheers! J P |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 03:39:42 (CST) |
| Name: | LEAH |
| E-Mail: | STNGLVRLV@MSN.COM |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | NEW WEB SITE IS LOVELY....WILL TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF TIME TO GET USE TO THOUGH.. CONGRADULATIONS ON SITE AND BEST WISHES |
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| Date: | Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 23:21:29 (CST) |
| Name: | GySgt Michael Burke, USMC (Ret) |
| E-Mail: | mbbsa@aol.com |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | I never saw nor heard of you before I watched a video of you filling in for the late Keith Moon ("Tommy Live" with the Who). I must say, for the past 12 years since I saw your performance, I have never seen a more professional, energetic, and perfect drummer in my life. You have surpased my all time favourite drummer, the late Buddy Rich. I wish I could see and listen to you someday live. If you plan to be playing near San Antonio, TX , please have someone send an email eluding to such. Thanks Mr. Phillips. Mike |
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| Date: | Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 18:10:47 (CST) |
| Name: | John |
| Country: | USA |
| Comments: | Great new site, love the new design. Keep up the good work |
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| Date: | Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 14:07:04 (CST) |
| Name: | Webmaster |
| Comments: | Welcome to the new Messageboard |
