Eric Everett

Eric Everett

Eric Everett is a musician and writer from Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He has worked as a writer and editor for 30 years and has five decades of drumming experience. He is an active performer leading jazz and rhythm & blues bands, and has interviewed many leading musicians including Sheila E., Bernard Purdie, Steven DiStanislao (Crosby/Nash, David Gilmour) and Jonathan Joseph (Jeff Beck).

Latest articles by Eric Everett

Simon Phillips

“I got a hacksaw, chopped down the stand and put the hi-hats down there”: How Simon Phillips learned to play left-handed

By Eric Everett published

"It was all disco in 1975 – pretty simple"

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Simon Phillips with the Who and Elton John

“I didn't replace Keith Moon – I replaced Kenney Jones!”: When Simon Phillips became The Who's third great drummer

By Eric Everett published

“I saw The Who live with Kenney – and he was absolutely fantastic"

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Simon Phillips performing with Toto in 2007

“Everybody knew Jeff was a great drummer”: How Simon Phillips succeeded in replacing Jeff Porcaro in Toto

By Eric Everett published

"They didn't want somebody to come in and try to imitate Jeff"

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Simon Phillips

“I didn't recognise him. I found out later it was Dave Gilmour!”: Simon Phillips' chaotic session with Pete Townshend

By Eric Everett published

"It was hilarious – this whole scenario”

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DarWin

“Most pop music is rubbish now”: Legendary drummer Simon Phillips on producing supergroup DarWin

By Eric Everett published

“I love the sound of records. Good-sounding records”

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