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Simon Wright (born 19 June 1963) is an English drummer best known for his work with rock bands AC/DC and Dio. [1] He started playing drums at the age of 13 [2] and cites Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge and John Bonham as his greatest influences.
Jan 5, 2019 · Simon Wright, former AC/DC drummer and current DIO DISCIPLES member, talks about his time in the Australian rock band and why he left in 1990. He also shares his memories of recording \"Fly On The Wall\" and \"Who Made Who\" albums and meeting Ronnie James Dio.
- Holy Diver – Dio (1983) So, having witnessed what Ronnie James Dio achieved with Rainbow and Black Sabbath, most people I knew couldn’t wait to hear this one, and it didn’t disappoint.
- Mob Rules – Black Sabbath (1981) I love this album’s production; the drums and guitars sound massive! Mob Rules was a superb follow-up to Heaven and Hell!
- Strangers in the Night – UFO (1979) This was another album that I would try and play along to as a kid. There was a certain looseness to the rhythm section of Andy Parker, Pete Way, and Paul Raymond that I thought was cool.
- Moving Pictures – Rush (1981) Like 2112, this album was a turning point for Rush in how the complicated style of music they made became accepted by most rock music fans.
Aug 30, 2022 · Simon Wright, who played on three AC/DC albums from 1983 to 1989, shares his memories of big shows, recording sessions and his departure. He also reveals why he was not contacted to rejoin the band after Rudd's arrest and his current projects.
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Dec 21, 2021 · Drummer Simon Wright detailed his 1989 departure from AC/DC during an interview in December 2021.
Dec 21, 2021 · Read an exclusive interview with Simon Wright, the legendary drummer who played with ACϟDC, Dio, UFO, and Queensryche. Learn about his early years, his time with the bands, and his current projects.
