Simon Phillips

English drummer (born 1957)
Person human Q366819
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Simon Phillips

Summary

Simon Phillips is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 6, 1957[3]. He worked as a drummer[4], jazz musician[5], record producer[6], and session musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,991 views/month, #6,310 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Simon Phillips…
  • Simon Phillips was born on February 6, 1957[3].
  • Simon Phillips held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Simon Phillips's professions included drummer[4].
  • Simon Phillips's professions included jazz musician[5].
  • Simon Phillips worked as a record producer[6].
  • Simon Phillips's professions included session musician[7].
  • Simon Phillips was educated at Bushey Meads School[10].
  • Simon Phillips was a member of Michael Schenker Group[11].
  • Simon Phillips is recorded as male[12].
  • Simon Phillips's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Simon Phillips's genre is jazz[14].
  • Simon Phillips's genre is bebop[15].
  • Simon Phillips is part of Q137369678[16].
  • Simon Phillips's Commons category is recorded as Simon Phillips[17].
  • Simon Phillips's family name is recorded as Phillips[18].
  • Simon Phillips's given name is recorded as Simon[19].
  • Simon Phillips's pseudonym is recorded as Si-Phi, Si[20].
  • Simon Phillips's official website is recorded as http://www.simon-phillips.com/[21].
  • Simon Phillips's instrument is recorded as drum kit[22].
  • Simon Phillips's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Simon Phillips's start of work period is recorded as 1969[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Phillips's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 6, 1957[3].

Education

Simon Phillips's education included a stint at Bushey Meads School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include drummer[4], jazz musician[5], record producer[6], and session musician[7].

Why It Matters

Simon Phillips ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,991 views/month, #6,310 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Simon Phillips born?

Born in London[2], Simon Phillips…

What did Simon Phillips do for work?

Simon Phillips worked as drummer[4], jazz musician[5], record producer[6], and session musician[7].

Where did Simon Phillips go to school?

Simon Phillips was educated at Bushey Meads School[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name Phillips
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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