As a professional from the age of 12, Simon Phillips’ remarkable 46-year career has been an impressive display of virtuosity and versatility. In addition to 22 years with Toto and tours with The Who, Mr. Phillips has performed with the likes of Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Mike Oldfield, Jon Anderson, Bonnie Tyler, Gary Moore, 10cc, Joe Satriani, Mike Rutherford, Phil Manzanera, Asia, Stanley Clarke, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Judas Priest, Roxy Music, Michael Schenker, Nik Kershaw, Phd., Al DiMeola, 801, Pete Townshend, Russ Ballard, Robert Palmer, Stanley Clarke, The Pretenders, Jon Anderson, Whitesnake, Dave Gilmour and more.

 

He has appeared on more than 50 albums and continues to be a vital force on today’s music scene with involvement on a wide variety of projects and groups including work with his jazz trio Phillips-Saisse-Palladino, tours with Toto, and award winning recordings, just to name a few.