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Apr 1, 2021 · Interview: Simon Wright. April 1, 2021 Chelsea Interviews. Holy Diver Live and Evil Or Divine: Live In New York City are two new Dio live album reissues that were released last month via BMG. I had the chance to talk with iconic drummer Simon Wright about the reissues, his memories of the tours and some stories of Ronnie James Dio, the Dio ...
I’ve been taking a break to focus on Sample Coffee since May 2023, but am open to new opportunities, particularly in the areas of climate or social good. Previously, I spent five years leading the digital design team at Scentre Group, creating digital products which enrich and enhance the experiences of people visiting Westfield destinations ...
Dec 21, 2021 · andrew@vinylwriter.com. All images courtesy of Simon Wright. Simon Wright’s journey to Rock ‘N’ Roll immortality began from a young age, as a teenager playing local Manchester, and London bands A II Z, and Tytan. At the age of twenty, Simon Wright landed the gig of a lifetime, with ACϟDC, replacing longtime drummer Phil Rudd.
Feb 5, 2024 · Simon Wright was born in Oldham Manchester, England. After getting his first drum set at thirteen years old, Simon, a self taught drummer, spent hours with his head set on playing while listening to such legends as Cozy Powell, John Bonham and Tommy Aldridge. His first professional gig was on tour with Girlschool at the age of sixteen when he ...
On July 18, 2015, Simon joined Heaven & Earth to play The Vasby Festival in Sweden and in 2019 when Lynn Sorensen and Stuart Smith regrouped to record Heaven & Earth ‘V’ they felt the natural choice would be to bring Wright into the fold. As well as playing drums on the new H&E album, Simon was very instrumental in the writing process ...
Oct 14, 2012 · T his week, The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2 was unleashed on the public, covering the last decade of the mighty Dio years. Drummer Simon Wright, who played on those albums stopped by to talk to Metal Nation about the album and the continuing journey of Dio Disciples: A collective of Ronnie’s bandmates and friends who are carrying on his legend and memory.
Simon Wright. Simon was born, raised and continues to live in and around the Home Counties of London, England. He has forged a career as a leadership and brand consultant, advising and coaching business leaders internationally. When challenged on his credentials as a writer he cites a school commendation for creative writing and winning the ...
