---
title: "Simon Wright"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/simon-wright"
genre: "Heavy Metal"
country: "United Kingdom"
formed: 1963
---

# Simon Wright

**Simon Wright** is a heavy metal band, from United Kingdom, active 1963 to present.

Simon Wright 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, UFO and Operation: Mindcrime.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Wright_(musician)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Simon Wright |
| Genre | Heavy Metal |
| Parent genre | Heavy Metal |
| Origin | Oldham, United Kingdom |
| Formed | 1963 |
| Releases in catalog | 0 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

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## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.wright.7
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZRTbgZMGs9HTI6SpMkySa
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Simon_Wright/15143

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/simon-wright](https://themetalnet.com/band/simon-wright). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt