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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. He started playing drums at the age of 13 and cites Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge and John Bonham as his greatest influences. He was also the drummer for Rhino Bucket, UFO and Operation: Mindcrime.
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.
Dec 21, 2021 · Former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright discussed the circumstances surrounding his 1989 departure from the group. “I just wanted to play more,” Wright explained during a conversation with VW Music...
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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.
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Dec 21, 2021 · 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.
