Simon Wright

Quick Facts

Full Name	Simon Wright
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Jun 19, 1963(1963-06-19)
Age	61
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Gemini

Simon Wright Biography

Simon Wright is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on June 19, 1963 in England, England, United Kingdom. Drummer who performed with hard rock bands like AC/DC and Dio.

He covered “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” written for The Beatles by John Lennon, for the 2006 heavy metal tribute album, Butchering the Beatles.

Wright began his career with local band Tora Tora (not to be confused with the American glam metal group), before joining Manchester group A II Z, a new wave of British heavy metal band founded in 1979 in Manchester, England by guitarist Gary Owens. The full line-up consisted of David Owens (vocals), Gary Owens (guitar), Gam Campbell (bass), Karl Reti (drums). They acquired a local following in Manchester, and were signed by Polydor Records, eager to cash in on the exploding NWOBHM boom. A single live album, The Witch of Berkley, followed in 1980. Reti was subsequently replaced by Wright. The band disintegrated and Wright went on to perform in Tytan and recorded on their full-length debut album Rough Justice, however; that band also dissolved shortly before the release of the debut.

“I’m the One Who Loves You” 7″ (Polydor 1981)

His family was living in Oldham, Lancashire in England when he was born.

Simon Wright Net Worth

Simon Wright is one of the richest Drummer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Simon Wright 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started drumming when he was thirteen years old. Later, he joined Manchester-based British heavy metal band A II Z right before the group dissolved in the early 1980s.

He played with Dio twice, from 1990 until 1991 and from 1998 until 2010, recording four studio albums and two live albums with them.

Simon Wright (born June 19, 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 and Operation: Mindcrime.

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Who is Simon Wright Dating?

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In August 2009, Wright teamed up with Joe Lynn Turner, Phil Soussan and Carlos Cavazo as part of the Big Noize project, playing shows in Iraq and Kuwait.

Facts & Trivia

Simon Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Simon Wright celebrates birthday on June 19 of every year.

In 2018, Wright was announced as the drummer of Frontiers Records project called Dream Child with Craig Goldy on guitar.

Why did Simon Wright leave ACDC?

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. “It’s a kind of a regimented style of playing with them. I found myself playing more when I was at home.

How long was Simon Wright in AC DC?

Wright, currently of DIO DISCIPLES and also known for his work in DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, lasted in AC/DC for six years.

How old is Simon Wright?

58 years (June 19, 1963)

Is AC DC back together?

On 30 September 2020, AC/DC officially confirmed the return of Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams to the band , alongside Angus and Stevie Young reuniting the Rock or Bust recording line-up.

Will ACDC tour?

AC/DC hasn’t been out on tour since their 2015/2016 “Rock or Bust” Tour, and fans are more ready than ever to see them back on stage again in 2022!