Vic Firth Artist Spotlight with Simon Wright We caught Simon coming through town playing with Queensryche using his Vic Firth METAL (CM) sticks! vicfirth.com/ar...
Simon’s a monster. After he left AC/DC, they never recovered. Fly on the Wall is the single greatest hard rock drum LP of the entire 80’s decade. I saw him live in ‘85 and it was a religious experience (5th row center). I’m more interested in seeing SW than I am in Queenryche.
I think Simon must have been about 14 when his band Tora Tora opened for mine at a local college. He had a silver double kick drum kit & from the moment he started we all had our mouths open & there was no point trying to follow it. We played our little show with some embarrassment if I'm honest. He deserved his breaks & career.
This is a great drummer and very lucky to play with such a great name in music but its never the same without Scott Rockenfield , such a great asset to music, one of the greatest drummers in all of the land.
Except this isn't the real Queensryche. This was Geoff Tate's solo band after he was out of the band. There was a lawsuit, and the original guys got to keep the name with their new singer.
Good drummer... but it should be specified that this is Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche - there will only be one drummer in the real Queensrÿche (and only one Scott Rockenfield ever!) Also the sound of QR's drums is very much Paiste cymbals. While I love Sabians, it's the wrong tone for this music.
I agree certainly on this evidence that I've never witnessed anybody else for like Scott for his creativeness. I still listen to the Empire album for fill ideas. Fantastic stuff!
Scott R isn’t fit to carry Simon’s stick bag. Also, Geoff Tate IS Queensryche. Any other singer is a GT imitator. And other band is a QR tribute band. FACT.
He is so tight crazy....phil Rudd is and average player...hes so tight (at what he does) but compared to a real drummer. Simon Wright. Phil is very average
Just because Phil doesnt play complicated stuff in acdc it doesnt mean that he cant. I mean we actually dont who good he is technically cause there are no videos where he does a drum solo so we cant juge his technique I guess
Also, the singer is the identity of any rock band, first and foremost. What are the rest of this band doing? Working at guitar center. Jeff Tate IS queensryche.
How come Scott Rockenfield (who is actually the drummer for Queensryche), doesn't have an artist spotlight? Surely he will use Vic Firth if you send him some sticks. .
It's Geoff Tate's Queensyche. The REAL Queensryche is now continuing with a new singer called Todd LaTorre. Simon Wright should get back with AC/DC now that Phil Rudd has messed himself up.
***** Tell me, if your Grandpa passed down to your dad his knife and your Dad changes the handle and then he passes it down to you and you change the blade, is it still your Grandpa's knife?
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Im glad i seen simon live with ac/dc in 1985 fly on the wall tour! Was tottally awesome!!
Greatest LP and tour by that band, EVER! Simon is a monster.
always loved Simon in AC/DC
One of the best metal bands of all time. Just bought The Warning CD which is my fave Queensryche album.
I love Simon’s playing. Solid as a rock! I saw him many years ago with Rhinobucket. Serious heavy rock.
And he knows how to tune up his drums 😊
So incredibly solid. Drummers can learn so much by this guy's ability to lay it down perfectly.
Awesome drumming and drumsound!
Simon’s a monster. After he left AC/DC, they never recovered. Fly on the Wall is the single greatest hard rock drum LP of the entire 80’s decade. I saw him live in ‘85 and it was a religious experience (5th row center). I’m more interested in seeing SW than I am in Queenryche.
Simon Wright is absolutely KILLING IT!
Awesome, Simon!!
Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job Simon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simon , one of your best bit was on the AC-DC Heatseeker 's part !!!! Respect Sir
Drums sound killer!
I think Simon must have been about 14 when his band Tora Tora opened for mine at a local college. He had a silver double kick drum kit & from the moment he started we all had our mouths open & there was no point trying to follow it. We played our little show with some embarrassment if I'm honest. He deserved his breaks & career.
This is a great drummer and very lucky to play with such a great name in music but its never the same without Scott Rockenfield , such a great asset to music, one of the greatest drummers in all of the land.
Except this isn't the real Queensryche. This was Geoff Tate's solo band after he was out of the band. There was a lawsuit, and the original guys got to keep the name with their new singer.
The one and only mr simon wright , awesome
Good drummer... but it should be specified that this is Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche - there will only be one drummer in the real Queensrÿche (and only one Scott Rockenfield ever!) Also the sound of QR's drums is very much Paiste cymbals. While I love Sabians, it's the wrong tone for this music.
I agree certainly on this evidence that I've never witnessed anybody else for like Scott for his creativeness. I still listen to the Empire album for fill ideas. Fantastic stuff!
No slight against Simon Wright, as this was Geoff's ego, run amok
Too bad Rockenfield left Queensrÿche. Now it’s down to only Ed and Whip for original members.
Scott R isn’t fit to carry Simon’s stick bag. Also, Geoff Tate IS Queensryche. Any other singer is a GT imitator. And other band is a QR tribute band.
FACT.
Just an ad in the paper....lol
How often does Geoff spit at him? Inquiring minds want to know.
Ha. Good one.
A11Z ., One of SW's first bands, pre AC/DC are on UA-cam.. He must have been in his teens at the time.
I love that ride cymbal. Anyone know what it is?
I think he done just fine. Sounded good. Solid beat
His drums drums sound great
Sabian HH 22" Power Bell Ride (4122g)
Is this it?
Simon Wright 🤘 Best drummer ever , i'm a 51 y/o prick Moroccan/French 👀 I know what i'm saying !!!
Simon is a MACHINE. He knows the greatest secret of all time: PLAY FOR THE SONG. He makes every band better.
Like every french idiot knows what he's saying! I am not downgrading Simon!
What ride is that? Wikipedia says "22" AAX Heavy Ride" but all I can find is "22" AAX ARENA HEAVY" listed on Sabian site. Doesn't seem the same.
Where is Rockenfield
I love his playing on the new Hellion album!
Nice SOLO!!!!!
No drummer packs a beat like Simon Wright.
Mikey Hayes strasburger475 M class I know that Simon isn't the best drummer ever, but I still prefer Simon over Phil.
He is so tight crazy....phil Rudd is and average player...hes so tight (at what he does) but compared to a real drummer. Simon Wright. Phil is very average
why i cannot watch it
Simon Wright for me the best drummer in acdc , technically superior than Phil Rudd
Just because Phil doesnt play complicated stuff in acdc it doesnt mean that he cant. I mean we actually dont who good he is technically cause there are no videos where he does a drum solo so we cant juge his technique I guess
Саймон, как всегда на высоте, один из самых крутых барабанщиков на мой взгляд!
Послушал как он красиво играет. Мне нравиться такой стиль техники играя на барабанах
Is it a really dry sound or is it me?
You’re hearing a monitor mix.
Also, the singer is the identity of any rock band, first and foremost. What are the rest of this band doing? Working at guitar center. Jeff Tate IS queensryche.
Missing that 80' reverb Sink The Pink
How come Scott Rockenfield (who is actually the drummer for Queensryche), doesn't have an artist spotlight? Surely he will use Vic Firth if you send him some sticks. .
Look through the video. They have to use the sticks FOR YEARS before a video is posted.
WHO MADE WHO..
What Queenryche is this?
It's Geoff Tate's Queensyche. The REAL Queensryche is now continuing with a new singer called Todd LaTorre. Simon Wright should get back with AC/DC now that Phil Rudd has messed himself up.
*****
Tell me, if your Grandpa passed down to your dad his knife and your Dad changes the handle and then he passes it down to you and you change the blade, is it still your Grandpa's knife?
Fake Queensryche!!!
At least Vic sticks know the real Queensryche
"Geoff Tate and his merry band of second rate musicians?"
@@haywoodyoudome don't have to have the best 2hen you got bills to pay
this isn't Queensryche!!!
Not to be rude. I can play queensryche soooo much better than this dude
Really..... let us see some covers then.......
In your bedroom maybe,but can you say,after touring on tour bus with six lads for ten days perform well
Me too, but no opportunity
this impact everyone