Simon Wright (musician)

Simon Wright
Wright with AC/DC in 1988
Wright with AC/DC in 1988
Background information
Birth nameSimon J. Wright
Born (1963-06-19) 19 June 1963 (age 61)
Oldham, Lancashire, England
OriginLondon, England
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, blues rock
OccupationDrummer
Years active1979–present

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. He was also the drummer for Rhino Bucket, UFO and Operation: Mindcrime.[3]

  1. ^ Saulnier, Jason (22 January 2009). "Simon Wright Interview". Music Legends. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. ^ "DIO / RonnieJamesDio.com – Band – Simon Wright". Ronniejamesdio.com. 19 June 1963. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]

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